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I propose a new goal for the western world
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Hello Bono.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave Johnson -
Agree with the first, it's totally unsustainable and personally (as a mean old bastard) I can't really understand it. Why does anyone need more than reasonable comfort?
Not so sure about the 2nd. Great ideal but how do you do it? Foreign Aid? Studies show that even in well governed poor countries 1% of GDP as aid grows the GDP by only 0.5% and in poorly governed countries the GDP does not rise at all. What gets to the people who need it just increases population, creating an even bigger problem for the future. Some reckon most foreign aid is counter productive as governments slew their policies to get more aid rather than tackle the real problems. Rather like welfare here, it can be very destructive of incentive.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)Comment
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You'd have to define suffering first as well. Do you simply mean eliminating death by starvation and exposure?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by Jeff Maginty View Post
why not make it your goal to end suffering..............................Der going over der to get der der's.Comment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostAgree with the first, it's totally unsustainable and personally (as a mean old bastard) I can't really understand it. Why does anyone need more than reasonable comfort?
Nothing wrong with that, it is human nature and can't be avoided.
And besides, Krug is so much better than Laurent Perrier so why would anyone be happy to settle for something inferior just because it is still comfortable?Comment
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Originally posted by Jeff Maginty View PostInvade their country, take the f**kers over and enforce peace and prosperity on them (British empire style!). Maybe if the US, Russia & UK joined forces it could happen. Get a few more on-side (e.g. India, China, Australia) and it's a done-deal!Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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