To Hikahi,
I am so extremely sorry that my rude reply appeared underneath yours. I was in fact replying to the "annonymous coward" who was insulting animal rights activists without any real reason.
Anyway, as a vegan myself, I think that I would have a hard time accepting the medicine that you have mentioned, but I'm sure that when push would come to shove, I would end up accepting it. I would feel pretty bad about it though.
my apologies once more.
XsaBBathX
That's disgusting. Using monkeys in this kind of research is purely inhumane. Maybe they ought to use people instead...
I guess some people don't like to see the cost at which the progression of science comes.
people keep bringing up this Windows v.s. Linux argument, which I don't think is valid because while the difference between Linux and Windows is colossal (meaning the advantages L has over W), vorbis doesn't seem to be that greatly superior to mp3.
Another thing to consider is the fact, that storage seems to be getting increasingly cheaper at a fascinating pace. That might mean people won't care as much about the saved space.
Despite all my above babbling, I still will use vorbis as soon as it's available for the sound quality (hopefully low frequency bass won't suffer as it does in mp3's) and out of sentiment to keep things free.
Everyone here is so terribly concerned with humans. What about other species of this planet? If our own technology leads to our own extinction, then it's our own fault, and maybe a right price to pay for our short-sidedness. But what about other species on this planet? Do we have a moral right to destroy it along with us?
I found Ishmael to be indeed very rational and well drawn. It speaks from a different perspective, which is why one needs an open mind to understand its deed. I see that Deldong did not understand a bit of it as the above message is completely off the point the author is making. I suggest taht our friend deldong gets out of whatever secluded place he is in and gets a clue that there are other than the mainstream trains of thought out there. BTW, it's LEAVERS (not givers) and Takers.
As you read this, please don't lose sight of the fact that it is the morality of the issue we're discussing here. I don't see how can you view the technological advances as a step in evolutionary progression. Evolution happens in accordance with the natural laws. Technological progress may be analogous to the Darwinian evolution but it is not the same thing, because it involves intelligent, structured, and conscious development of things. Another thing that we need not forget is that humans are not the only species on this planet (although we often act like that) and are not the only ones to suffer the consequences of the possible disaster. Perhaps due to our short-sidedness we humans deserve to be extinct. But if we fall, do we have the moral right to take down the rest of this planet's life along with us? I also disagree with the comment that humans are able to adjust their diet based on the food that's available. That simply isn't true. Humans need the basic nutriens (like protein, vitamins, and certain minerals) to survive, or at least stay in good health. In summary, I tend to think of technological progress as a disruption, not a continuation of the evolution. I also view it as something quite unnatural (by "natural" I mean without intervention of human >>or other intelect).
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To Hikahi, I am so extremely sorry that my rude reply appeared underneath yours. I was in fact replying to the "annonymous coward" who was insulting animal rights activists without any real reason. Anyway, as a vegan myself, I think that I would have a hard time accepting the medicine that you have mentioned, but I'm sure that when push would come to shove, I would end up accepting it. I would feel pretty bad about it though. my apologies once more. XsaBBathX
I'm so glad you had the courage to sign your name under that braindead reply.
That's disgusting. Using monkeys in this kind of research is purely inhumane. Maybe they ought to use people instead ...
I guess some people don't like to see the cost at which the progression of science comes.
will netscape 6 have support for casscading style sheets?
people keep bringing up this Windows v.s. Linux argument, which I don't think is valid because while the difference between Linux and Windows is colossal (meaning the advantages L has over W), vorbis doesn't seem to be that greatly superior to mp3.
Another thing to consider is the fact, that storage seems to be getting increasingly cheaper at a fascinating pace. That might mean people won't care as much about the saved space.
Despite all my above babbling, I still will use vorbis as soon as it's available for the sound quality (hopefully low frequency bass won't suffer as it does in mp3's) and out of sentiment to keep things free.
XsX
I'm curious, what is it you feel compelled to defend yourself from?
XsX
System of a Down
check the video out on antimtv.com
Everyone here is so terribly concerned with humans. What about other species of this planet? If our own technology leads to our own extinction, then it's our own fault, and maybe a right price to pay for our short-sidedness. But what about other species on this planet? Do we have a moral right to destroy it along with us?
I found Ishmael to be indeed very rational and well drawn. It speaks from a different perspective, which is why one needs an open mind to understand its deed. I see that Deldong did not understand a bit of it as the above message is completely off the point the author is making. I suggest taht our friend deldong gets out of whatever secluded place he is in and gets a clue that there are other than the mainstream trains of thought out there. BTW, it's LEAVERS (not givers) and Takers.
As you read this, please don't lose sight of the fact that it is the morality of the issue we're discussing here. I don't see how can you view the technological advances as a step in evolutionary progression. Evolution happens in accordance with the natural laws. Technological progress may be analogous to the Darwinian evolution but it is not the same thing, because it involves intelligent, structured, and conscious development of things. Another thing that we need not forget is that humans are not the only species on this planet (although we often act like that) and are not the only ones to suffer the consequences of the possible disaster. Perhaps due to our short-sidedness we humans deserve to be extinct. But if we fall, do we have the moral right to take down the rest of this planet's life along with us? I also disagree with the comment that humans are able to adjust their diet based on the food that's available. That simply isn't true. Humans need the basic nutriens (like protein, vitamins, and certain minerals) to survive, or at least stay in good health. In summary, I tend to think of technological progress as a disruption, not a continuation of the evolution. I also view it as something quite unnatural (by "natural" I mean without intervention of human >>or other intelect).
nevermind, that was 1800 DOH!!!
Definitely the printing press. Think about it, that's what set off the revolution in communications.