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roadflipping t1_iuzvwqu wrote
Reply to Even if you could insert knowledge into your mind, it may not be the best thing to do by ADefiniteDescription
Other interesting cinematographic references to the issue.
Jurassic Park -> scientists stood up on geniuses' shoulders so they didn't develop the appropriate discipline.
Avatar -> they had some sort of biological collective memory bank. They couldn't really consult it I think, but it seemed to enable an intelligence of its own.
roadflipping t1_izdkqta wrote
Reply to Philosopher José Antonio Marina: 'The fact that happiness has become fashionable is catastrophic' by FDuquesne
A comment about a couple of tangential points.
First, I find reducing all developments in history due to just desire too narrow. Honor or duty don't fit well there. Fear or lack of imagination either. Also, isn't calling the social agreement 'social happiness' a bit too forced?
Also, the statement that the west is not aware of what China represents as a different sociopolitical model is surprising. Why would he say that? Actually, what does he mean? What is he implying western countries should be doing?