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[โ€“] shani66@lemmy.comfysnug.space 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That really isn't what that phrase means, taken for granted just means people thought it was a normal part of life. It's taken for granted now that we don't have metallic skin and electric eyes, but if we are lucky that won't always be the case.

[โ€“] 0x0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 10 months ago

I beg to differ. This is straight up the second definition on Merriam Webster. It's a poor choice of words if the author didn't want readers to interpret it this way.

to value (something or someone) too lightly

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20for%20granted