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Re: The Search for Human Meaning in an Alien Universe
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:07 am
by thedoc
Obvious Leo wrote:There is a strong body of opinion which suggests that any civilisation which is capable of engineering its own destruction will inevitably do so.
Humanity hasn't destroyed itself yet, so in spite of the profits of doom, we can't say much else.
Re: The Search for Human Meaning in an Alien Universe
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:11 am
by Obvious Leo
We actually don't have the capacity to do it yet, doc, so try and be patient.
Re: The Search for Human Meaning in an Alien Universe
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:23 am
by Walker
thedoc wrote:Obvious Leo wrote:There is a strong body of opinion which suggests that any civilisation which is capable of engineering its own destruction will inevitably do so.
Humanity hasn't destroyed itself yet, so in spite of the profits of doom, we can't say much else.
Little by little.
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