Can we survive the next 50 yrs?
How?
Responses? Logical and well reasoned pls.
TY....
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QwarkWell…, I doubt that we will be extinct. But as to quality of life, history has done it to us before and it will do it to us again. Of that I’m sure.
We are all doomed!
Can we survive the next 50 years? Sure, why not, we've managed to make it this far as of yet. Extinction isn't likely.
The question is "how" and at "what" costs do those next 50 years come?
CAgs:
Naw!
I could go on for another hour but hey, I thought I'd be magnanimous and give you an opportunity to offer (I quote you) "... plenty of ideas/thoughts on the subject."
Go for it!:
QwarkWell, to be honest, the concept that humankind is somehow special, in and of, itself is one that needs to be defeated.
The people should be aware that more people often than not, are always distorting things and doing it on purpose. Why? Simple answer- it boils down to honesty and dishonesty.
The character of a person has be re-established into mainstream society. It used to mean something, but holds no weight now among the most average person.
There are more people with criminal records than there are without, at least in America. Previous criminal record prevents that individual from buying a gun for protection. Granted, the individual could probably buy one on the street just as easily.
There are more people dependent on government and it's resources, which isn't healthy either for the operation and effectiveness of government or the individual themselves. The more government resources provided to citizens, then the less resources will have for operation. Therefore, it's always forced to print money/borrow against future growth. It's utterly ridiculous.
There is a little known fact about America's Way of Life and the path that provides Life, Liberty and the Pursuit to Happiness lays in the hands of the individual and their knowledge of the Economy and it's power to create wealth. Very few people truly understand that what is "America's Way of Life" truly is- the simplest solution is to inform the citizens to the truth of the matter- independent small business is precisely where it is at. A small business, home-based, can generate upward to $400,000 alone, if planned properly and executed with precision.
The "status quo" in America must be broken, so America can grow substantial gains, on an individual basis and effectiveness in government. Dirty politicians in the pockets of "big" business are against competition and only interested in domination of the marketplace. Regardless of the effects that occur. It's absurd.
Okay...that enough..
Ok Cags:
Now, what has that to do with the subject of this topic: "Can we survive the next 50 yrs?"
I asked if we could and then asked if ya think we can, how?
Then I asked for thoughtful logical responses.
That's not what I'm getting from ya.
Are we gonna make it? if yes or no...why and how?
Again, go for it.:
QwarkI already told you that we would make it.
How? Is to sum up "world peace" into one post. Peace, the other side of the coin of War. It basically comes down to individual responsibility for self.
Your question isn't picking a nation, it's looking at the human species at a whole and if YOU think it can be explained in a simple way that it can survive the next 50 years, but with your pessimistic attitude, you'd be against.
There are simply too many factors in the "how". So please, I'd be better off writing it into a hub than to waste it on a forum post. Which, don't worry, is already under construction.
My previous response was with regards to America, itself. Sorry, I didn't incorporate the rest of the world. Sue me.
i didn't state it would happen, only that it would be nice
Faded, you young devil!
Don't get "snappy" with me!:
Remember this, that "Old age And Treachery Always Triumph Over Youth And Skill."
It would not only be "nice," it would open the doors to, as you have said, unfettered PROGRESS like we've never experienced.
But, being the earths prime predator, we'd find another reason to kill each other.
We humans exist as the "baddest" life form that has ever evolved on this planet! That ain't gonna change anytime during the next 100k yrs!
We're stuck with "US!"
QwarkYou mean specific people will find a reason to kill each other...if religion was abolished/eliminated then the only reason that remains would be greed.
Interesting statement. And, just curious, how did you attain such a view? Because of the destruction we can accomplish? I would say that's the "baddest" life form, just the most ignorant of all life forms.
Sure, it just did. Man is not the most of anything. It's not special in any way, shape or form. To think it is, just ego talk more than anything else.
And if more people realized just that, then just maybe they would actually understand their own life.
Wags:
You're serious?
You aren't able to project the results of todays human activities to probablilites in the future?
Respectfully, I don't think you have done your homework.
I'm not going to enumerate the potentials for disaster. That's your responsibility.
Why don't you begin with human population growing to 9 1/2 billion within 50 yrs and it's potential for disaster.
If you seriously study that, all the insidious realities will become apparent.
If ya don't? NP You'll be stuck permanently in the muck and mire of fantasy.
Good luck to ya.:
Qwark
PS...by the way, Hawking stated (paraphrase) WE are a greater danger to our continued existance than the potential of something destroying us from space.That depends completely on the mentality of the collective of humankind. The assumption is change won't happen, and everything does in fact evolve. Thus, change will happen.
Only if nothing changes, would there be a problem.
Disturbia:
Ah! one of my favorite movies.
The Eloi, in this case will be to "radioactive" to eat.
But, if they "glow" the Morlocks could use them to light the place up...eh?:
Qwark
I'll be ok... not sure about you guys
Greek:
Hahaha..Only the ships at sea would be drinking de-salinized sea water.
I'll probably be resting "eternally" on the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Calif.
My future is exciting!
In about 5 billion yrs I'll become an integral part of a dissipating universe...wow!
How can ya beat that for a future existence?
I'll just be a "has been." lol:
Qwark
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