The Age of the Micro Man by Hawklords is a commentary on the rise of technology and its effects on society. The "Micro Man" is someone who is so caught up in the details, they no longer see the bigger picture or the plan. They become like insects, mindlessly pushing buttons and pulling levers. The song suggests that we have become a society obsessed with the minutiae of things, rather than looking at the larger picture. The repeated reference to "25 years of social research" implies that this is a long-standing trend, one that has been studied and documented for a long time. As we become more and more reliant on technology, we risk losing sight of the important things in life. The song seems to suggest that we need to step back and take a look at the bigger picture, to see where we're headed and whether or not we're making the right choices. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too focused on the details and losing sight of what really matters.
