bloodyminded Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I don't subscribe to it on a general historical basis, but rather I am convinced that so long as our civilization continues to exist, technological progress will continue (and will accelerate). And, my point of view is that the primary and overwhelming driver of societal change at this point in human history is technological progress, overshadowing all other factors. Many of my arguments are rooted in this point, which most people seem to ignore in their discussions of politics. Barring some global catastrophe, every indication does seem to be towards exponential technological progress, I agree. Or even with a catastrophe it could occur, after an historically brief interregnum. That is, even if we started from scratch, we already have a technological knowledge base that our ancestors didn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwa Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I don't subscribe to it on a general historical basis, but rather I am convinced that so long as our civilization continues to exist, technological progress will continue (and will accelerate). And, my point of view is that the primary and overwhelming driver of societal change at this point in human history is technological progress, overshadowing all other factors. Many of my arguments are rooted in this point, which most people seem to ignore in their discussions of politics. Perhaps "most people" aren't interested in a technocracy or the mad ramblings of the technocrat. As for technology being the overwhelming driver or societal change, perhaps a driver, but hasn't quite yet overshadowed moral thinking. Until science can prove morality and develop a high-functioning neural network, all the tools in the world are mere artefacts in a 100 years. Of those times, technology says nothing. But I do hope they develop the technology to allow me to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeyhands Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Once again, complete nonsense. I know it's the holidays, but seriously. Go easy on the eggnog. Funny, exactly the thing I would say to all those crack pots who believe there is "an attack on Christmas". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky10013 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Funny, exactly the thing I would say to all those crack pots who believe there is "an attack on Christmas". Bingo. For the record. Considering how many times here I've heard of the evils of the Islamic religion both here and on TV, them calling Christmas evil is really only payback ahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Funny, exactly the thing I would say to all those crack pots who believe there is "an attack on Christmas". Sorry, but the ads calling Christmas a myth are very real. And so is the animosity behind them. “If the religious right wants a war on Christmas, this is what they’re going to get,” he said. “If they want a war on Christmas, we’re going to make sure they know what one looks like.”Link Sounds like American Atheists President David Silverman definitely thinks it's a war on Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeyhands Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Sorry, but the ads calling Christmas a myth are very real. And so is the animosity behind them. Many do believe it's a myth, what is wrong with that? Sounds like American Atheists President David Silverman definitely thinks it's a war on Christmas. Isn't he responding to the belief/statements from the religious right there is in fact a war on Christmas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Many do believe it's a myth, what is wrong with that? There's nothing wrong with believing that. Isn't he responding to the belief/statements from the religious right there is in fact a war on Christmas? Yes, but he specifically states that those are his intentions. To foment a war on Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeyhands Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 There's nothing wrong with believing that. Yes, but he specifically states that those are his intentions. To foment a war on Christmas. Funny how the statement previous to his quote puts it in context... The $20,000 campaign, sponsored by a national organization called American Atheists, is timed to preempt annual accusations that liberal groups are waging war on Christmas by asking church adherents to question their holiday traditions, American Atheists President David Silverman said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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