The land changes us. Not just "the land" in some mythical sense, but our entire environment. Climate, flora and fauna, differences in spaces and times. The traditions held before slowly fade away as we are unable to 'fit' them in this new realm. All of this changes with technology. Suddenly, we realize we do not have to leave the old ways behind. We can instead make nature 'fit' with our desires. That which held no meaning save pragmatic utility becomes venerated and worshipped. In remembering who we were, we forget who we are, who we can be.