In lord of the rings I've taken to interpreting the ring as a metaphor for temptations of technology and magik. Man is captivated by it and the circuses of modern "advancement". But no, there have been many cases of failing in tossing this ring into the pits of hell where it belongs forever. Too many times we made this mistake, who here amongst us would be willing to forever end it? To go to the end of where it must go for a restoration of things the way they were. This can has been kicked long enough now. We are holding out for returning to nature. If our operation fails to deliver results the human race has no other choice but to take matters into our own very violent and capable hands.