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Master_Shake · 07-23-2004, 09:19 AM

tiberry

1. This is probably something that every generation goes through. As people get older, they become more accustomed to the same schema and have difficulty with new ideas or changes to their lifestyles. I do not agree that we are becoming less human. Unless by human you mean purely homo sapiens; in which case we probably are becoming less human. In general human beings today are taller, smarter, and live longer than human beings of a few thousand or maybe even hundred years ago. Some of this is due to evolutionary changes, and some of this is due to scientific abilities. I always find it fascinating that we are on the cusp of being able to direct our own evolutionary changes. If individuals want to have children with longer fingers, it may soon be possible to choose exactly such a trait (See the film GATTACA for a great discussion of these issues).

2. It should be difficult to change. New generations should be able to choose their social and technological factors. Imposing an older worldview (i.e. that porch conversations are better than text messaging) stifles change and new ideas. I mean really, if society has always been going to hell, then going back to old ideas will not change that; only new ideas have a chance at bringing about universal peace and compassion (or whatever your goal).

I haven't done anything. I barely consider myself part of the human race, and even then I recognize my status as a passive observer, not an active participant. What have you done?

07-23-2004, 09:19 AM	#25 (permalink)
Master_Shake Addict Location: Pennsylvania, USA	to tiberry tiberry 1. This is probably something that every generation goes through. As people get older, they become more accustomed to the same schema and have difficulty with new ideas or changes to their lifestyles. I do not agree that we are becoming less human. Unless by human you mean purely homo sapiens; in which case we probably are becoming less human. In general human beings today are taller, smarter, and live longer than human beings of a few thousand or maybe even hundred years ago. Some of this is due to evolutionary changes, and some of this is due to scientific abilities. I always find it fascinating that we are on the cusp of being able to direct our own evolutionary changes. If individuals want to have children with longer fingers, it may soon be possible to choose exactly such a trait (See the film GATTACA for a great discussion of these issues). 2. It should be difficult to change. New generations should be able to choose their social and technological factors. Imposing an older worldview (i.e. that porch conversations are better than text messaging) stifles change and new ideas. I mean really, if society has always been going to hell, then going back to old ideas will not change that; only new ideas have a chance at bringing about universal peace and compassion (or whatever your goal). I haven't done anything. I barely consider myself part of the human race, and even then I recognize my status as a passive observer, not an active participant. What have you done? __________________ ------------- You know something, I don't think the sun even... exists... in this place. 'Cause I've been up for hours, and hours, and hours, and the night never ends here.