He nods gravely. "The Great War was the result of greed and hubris. Technology pushed too far, past the bounds of what was needed and what was rational. Humankind was nearly completely destroyed, and the world is still struggling to recover from the devastation. I would say it's only within the past hundred years that something akin to true civilization has finally begun to take root."

Turning around, he gestures broadly at the town around him. "In fact, I'm aware it has much to do with my perspective, but I find the habitations and environment here quite luxurious. I could do without the threat of spirits, but I can drink the water and haven't seen a single super mutant."