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originally posted by: ShawnTBear
We are a species that is not going to go much further than we are now. We are a violent species who still has wars over insignificant things such as religion, race and politics. If there was a time in our past where we had technology that surpassed what we have now, then it most likely ended up in ruins over the same issues we face today.
Do we honestly think we will go any further? If aliens exist and are visiting us, they have obviously gotten over the trivial issues we face today. Stephen Hawking 's says that we are in trouble if any alien race visits us and I say, he is wrong.
Think about it, if a race of biological beings cannot get over such petty issues such as race, religion or borders, among st other issues, than how much longer can that species survive? aren't we just fighting the inevitable conclusion?
originally posted by: gortex
a reply to: ShawnTBear
As a species we are still young , akin to an adolescent thinking it's an adult but still behaving like a kid.
As with any adolescent it remains to be seen if we will make it to adulthood or do something stupid and end up as another footnote in Universal history but if we do make it through our turbulent teens we have great potential.
The world we live on and Universe we live in is a wonderful place , I hope the world doesn't go boom because our place is out there and we've only just started our voyage of discovery.
Our petty squabbles mean nothing in the greater scheme of things.
originally posted by: ShawnTBear
We are a species that is not going to go much further than we are now. We are a violent species who still has wars over insignificant things such as religion, race and politics. If there was a time in our past where we had technology that surpassed what we have now, then it most likely ended up in ruins over the same issues we face today.
Do we honestly think we will go any further? If aliens exist and are visiting us, they have obviously gotten over the trivial issues we face today. Stephen Hawking 's says that we are in trouble if any alien race visits us and I say, he is wrong.
Think about it, if a race of biological beings cannot get over such petty issues such as race, religion or borders, among st other issues, than how much longer can that species survive? aren't we just fighting the inevitable conclusion?
We are a violent species who still has wars over insignificant things such as religion, race and politics.
originally posted by: Kandinsky
a reply to: ShawnTBear
If you look really closely at what happens in the world it's depressing and painful. Cancer wards for kids, bombs dropping, hatred on social media. There's poverty for billions of people and billions of dollars for dozens of people.
On the other hand, pan back and look at the bigger picture. It's a beautiful world and we've got centuries worth of music, art and literature as evidence of the value of humanity. Right now there are millions of incredible moments being experienced across the world just like they have been for hundreds of thousands of years.
If you focus on looking closely, you'll totally miss out on the bigger picture.
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: ShawnTBear
Every species has a birth/rise/plateau/decline/death. Some faster than others. What stage do you think humans are in, ShawnTBear?
BTW.. I think you started this thread in the wrong forum. U.S. Political Madness is too limited for your broad question about mankind.
originally posted by: ShawnTBear
We are a species that is not going to go much further than we are now. We are a violent species who still has wars over insignificant things such as religion, race and politics. If there was a time in our past where we had technology that surpassed what we have now, then it most likely ended up in ruins over the same issues we face today.
Do we honestly think we will go any further? If aliens exist and are visiting us, they have obviously gotten over the trivial issues we face today. Stephen Hawking 's says that we are in trouble if any alien race visits us and I say, he is wrong.
Think about it, if a race of biological beings cannot get over such petty issues such as race, religion or borders, among st other issues, than how much longer can that species survive? aren't we just fighting the inevitable conclusion?