INTROSPECTION - civilisation will only lead you as far as your brain and emotion can lead you

Just like any other meaning, it can propel one, or even the masses to greater heights, or it can as much lead to downfall. Being meaning, it is of a psychological nature, so it has emotions and ideas attached to it, especially if one seeks meaning as a form of stability. Meaning is volatile, it is the sum of your ideas, since you accept it from the outside, but it doesn't mean it cannot be misunderstood. Or that one cannot change its meaning to have it suits their own internal needs more. Especially if one needs meaning as a sense of stability (if they are attention seeking, if others' opinions matter the most).