Look up the meaning of the word Lucifer. The angel of the morning star, with which innovation, fresh thoughts, ideas, new life are associated. Since ancient times, people have associated the concept of Lucifer with individualism, personal sovereignty, critical thinking, and a focus on solid knowledge rather than blind submission. He alone found the courage and pride to point out to God the fiat essence of man. Thanks to his critical approach, science was born and survived the throes of the Inquisition. He was the prototype of Prometheus, who gave people the fire of scientific knowledge. Thanks to his thinking, new Prometheans periodically come to people: Newton, Galileo, Copernicus, Bruno, Satoshi Nakamoto.
I'm well aware of the story, probably more than most. Doesn't change the fact that this was just a meme and one should take those lightly.
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