World government is a terrible idea since it can lead to world tyranny. - Irving Kristol
Only if us earthicans can somehow nominate Richard Nixon's head along with the headless body of Sparrow Agnew as VP.
In all seriousness, this is not something I think would be even close to beneficial or capable until some significant technological leaps are made
Zyph: I'm not sure what technology has to do with it. Could you elaborate further?
I think the ability for some sort of reliable, inexpensive, quick mode of transportation and the proliferation of communication and connectivity technology across the globe would be needed for a one world government to have any kind of significant success. When we can communicate with groups in almost any segment of the world (likely with video, in groups, with programmable audio-translation) and when we can go from one side of the globe to the other for about a bit less than the amount of time and money it takes now go go from something like New York to Dallas or LA, then it may be doable. Right now, the geographical differences mixed with the economic issues make it an almost impossible venture.
So you think our current transportation and communication infrastructures aren't up to the task of adequately administering such a gov't. Not sure if I agree, but I can see where you're coming from.
Well, at least, not yet.
The whole scenario seems more apt in at least a couple hundred years. You would be talking about the single greatest transformation in human history and that takes quite a bit of time to adjust to the fact that the political and social identity will change dramatically.
Please, feel free to discuss anything related to the idea of world government.
I don't believe it's possible. The differences in culture, language, religion, philosophy and political systems is just too great.
I can somewhat agree with this; I think it would in a large part depend on what form such a government would take and to what extent its powers are devolved to lower levels.
However, I'm still not sure if I buy the "our technology isn't up for it" argument.
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