@rajk999 saidI'd like to point out that because of these "so called" advancements that have no unintended consequences we have 7.8 Billion people on the planet...and growing, growing, growing...
I dont know. But what I do know is that it is in fact a human advancement advancing humans. That cannot be denied. Now clearly you are looking for zero downsides. Maybe that does not exist. A vaccine that eliminates the common cold which kills about 300,000 worldwide every year, but which might kill or maim 500 people is a massive advancement.
We add 72,500 people to the World each day. I think a self inflicted " unintended consequence" mass extinction is looming just over the horizon.
@dood111 saidAgreed, some people really need to be sent back in time to appreciate the world in which we now live. Others who are smarter just need a couple history 101 classes and they understand how great life is now.
Too bad you can't be sent back in time 500 years and spend a month trying to eke out a living you'd change your mind after the first five minutes.
OK how about indoor plumbing, does that satisfy your weird super conditional requirements?
Or because a toilet may get plugged up make it a disadvantage?
@joe-shmo saidThe world and its resources can more than sustain twice that population. The problem is equitable distribution., That one issue might take a couple centuries' to fix but it will be fixed. Of course many will die in the interim.
I'd like to point out that because of these "so called" advancements that have no unintended consequences we have 7.8 Billion people on the planet...and growing, growing, growing...
We add 72,500 people to the World each day. I think a self inflicted " unintended consequence" mass extinction is looming just over the horizon.
@yo-its-me saidEvery human advancement is a donut, metaphorically speaking.
Is there one singular human advancement that has only advanced humans? As in not disadvantaged us at all?
Because I can't think of one. Not one!! There must be one....?
Take your pick. 😛
@rajk999 saidThen you should be aware that there’s a long way to go before our species has got it better than ever.
Was referring to people in advanced industrial countries.
I know about poor countries. I live in one.
With the advancement in weaponry civilians in war zones are in a much worse place than in any time in human history.
@kevcvs57 saidOh yes the people in small villages that were getting slaughtered by invaders with edged weapons and never knew where their next meal was coming from had it a lot better than people today.
Then you should be aware that there’s a long way to go before our species has got it better than ever.
With the advancement in weaponry civilians in war zones are in a much worse place than in any time in human history.
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@yo-its-me saidShoes.
Is there one singular human advancement that has only advanced humans? As in not disadvantaged us at all?
Because I can't think of one. Not one!! There must be one....?
Sliced bread.
Pasturized milk.
Cutlery.
Back scratchers.
The condom.
@dood111 saidNow people in big cities are getting barrel bombs and bio weapons crashing into their children’s nurseries. Is it mandatory to not think anything through in Republican circles?
Oh yes the people in small villages that were getting slaughtered by invaders with edged weapons and never knew where their next meal was coming from had it a lot better than people today.
@kevcvs57 saidDood 111 did not mention that while being killed with a dull sword, you get to watch your wife and daughters being raped and / or carried away as slaves. There was no UN, or peaceful neighbor to appeal to.
Now people in big cities are getting barrel bombs and bio weapons crashing into their children’s nurseries. Is it mandatory to not think anything through in Republican circles?
@rajk999 saidI guess your totally unaware that happens today all the time, now can you show me the blue prints for your medieval nuclear Arsenal and ye olde barrel bomb factory?
Dood 111 did not mention that while being killed with a dull sword, you get to watch your wife and daughters being raped and / or carried away as slaves. There was no UN, or peaceful neighbor to appeal to.
@kevcvs57 saidOh bullspit are you claiming you'd rather live in medieval times because people everywhere today are soooo afraid of bio weapons and barrel bombs?
Now people in big cities are getting barrel bombs and bio weapons crashing into their children’s nurseries. Is it mandatory to not think anything through in Republican circles?