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kal-el said:The world is stepping into a new scientific age, where all that we take for granted, and all our current and "mystical" values will be turned upside-down by science. Indeed science gradualy destroys and demolishes superstition and supernatural beliefs. IMO, that's why religion has always been the enemy of science and progress. I mean, our ancestors used to have to break ice in winter to get water, small trips were practically an expedition! And some people regret the past? Our ancestors used to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Some countries have made a 35-hour workweek mandatory. And that, my friends, is just the beginning... Science and technology are our future. We must continue to move forward!
cnredd said:Depends what one considers "moving forward"...
One of the best inventions ever made was the gun.
One of the worst inventions ever made was the gun.
Go ask Alfred Nobel about "moving forward" and see what he thinks...
Originally posted by nkgutpa80
when it comes to technology and weapons, we have to be extremely careful, but just because we may create these methods of destruction (which already exist), doesn't mean we should keep our progress in check. Science and technology should be one of the top priorities in every country that hopes to be successful.
I'm so glad to be living in this fantastic scientific and technological age! Back in our past, people didn't have the same chances of happiness that we do. Of course, there was the invention of gunpowder, and Whitney's printing press, which changed many things, but nothing like this! I repeat, it is great to live in this age of technological upheavel, the likes of which have never before been seen. As the wooden toy is replaced by the computer, the horse by the car, the plane, the satelitte, and finally, the internet, we are currently experiencing a truly great era, and not just in technological areas.
nkgupta80 said:very very true. Just the internet itself is revolutionary, adn we're only beginning to see its effects.
128shot said:Not true.
Most kids I knew, never looked up the news on the internet, and from what I see at cyber cafe's n stuff, they still don't, and when they do its often just CNN or Fox. which isn't exactly as reliable (but better than their damn cable shows) as other sources, and many also lack critical analysis of such a situation, simply because they often don't care....
or the political climate would be vastly different by now...
128shot said:Interesting.
I think what really matters is at the core, politicians are scared of information, for almost all politicians lack true truths on many key issues.
kal-el said:Indeed. Even now, the major newspapers and TVnetworks are working overtime cooking up a bunch of politically, economically,and religious propaganda with which to spoonfeed an open-mouthed public. Most of the time, the only objective of the media is to transform us into sheep that can be easily exploited and controlled by the government.
128shot said:You never thought that maybe its what we want to hear?
face it, media is the reflection of the general majortity. Most don't want to hear bad things, only good things.
128shot said:look at the huge backlash to stem cell research. All i heard was bad things, but ask your neighbors what they think, and thats what they think too!
128shot said:I don't think public money should be spent on stem cell research.
Public money should not be spent on anything that a significant number of the public have an ethical and moral problem with. So benefits (which are highly questionable) have nothing to do with it. Let those who believe in it be its supporters.kal-el said:Why the **** not? It will indeed benefit the public.
Yes but the planet can't cope with more than 6 billion people. In fact it can't cope with 6 billion if other species are to survive.128shot said:That doesn't seem right robin.
Science will over come all the problems it creates. look at the already large contribution its made to lowering emissions, not to mention renewable energy, and lets face it with. With renewable sources to expand, we will, theoritcally expand forever..
Humans don't only need energy. They need space to live & space to grow food.128shot said:and look what i said about alternative resources.
That means it can sustain more life....
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