When it comes to censorship, a government has to walk weigh the pros and cons of free speech vs protecting it's interests. In a democracy, protection of citizens and freedom of speech are both in the best interest of the gov't (well, theoreticaly, at least.) In other situations, such as China, perpetuation of the gov't is more important, obviously, than protecting dissident speech. The gov't that censors as a measure to protect its self rather than the citizens will do so under the guise of protecting said citizens from harmful information.
The two situations seem very similar when glanced at, but upon furthur inspection it's fairly simple to see whos interests are being looked after.
However, there is one caveat. The question of morality is decided based upon your ideology. My two cents, at least.
Also, geothermal energy is a great resource to have when colonizing planets. Io and Europa are not as exciting prospects for colonoization, for a number of reason, as Mars is.
I am fully aware that solar sails need to be incredibly light and thin. What I was trying to say, and apparently failed horribly at, is that perhaps it would be cool if (after a lot more development) could make a solar cell light, thin, and flexabile enough to make a solar sail out of.
If there is something at the scene of the accident that is going to put you in danger, like say TOXIC GAS, you would be served better if you get out of there as quickly as possible. Staring out your window at it is only putting yourself in more danger.
Frankly, I consider this argument a mere rationalization of what is a deep human impulse: Seeing other people's misfortunes so that on some level you can feel better about your own situation.
If you are trained in life saving techniques (i.e. nurse, doctor, fire/EMS) you could and perhaps should go check out the scene of the accident in case your services are needed. If, like the good marjority of us, you have no training and can not contribute positivly to the situation, put your head forward and drive at a reasonable safe speed. Tune into the news when you get home if you REALLY have to know. Slowing down and gawking only puts others at danger.
Yes, you are correct in that, but if you made the sail out of a large, lightweight, flexible solar panel, you'd be generating electricity and momentum.
Who knows, maybe that is what started people fearing that if they didn't light up candles and have festivals on Dec 25th that the sun wouldn't come back?
Suprisingly, no one has mentioned the movable type printing press. It changed the flow of information in it's day much the same way the Internet has today.
Not always the case in re: to tuning out. Somtimes the other end of the conversation that I'm imagining going into the cell phone user's ear is so bizzare that I can't tune it out.
Never underestimate how anal some people can be. *shrug*
But it occurs to me that it'd be a lot simpler to use a RFID system, but that might not be as practical cost wise.
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When it comes to censorship, a government has to walk weigh the pros and cons of free speech vs protecting it's interests. In a democracy, protection of citizens and freedom of speech are both in the best interest of the gov't (well, theoreticaly, at least.) In other situations, such as China, perpetuation of the gov't is more important, obviously, than protecting dissident speech. The gov't that censors as a measure to protect its self rather than the citizens will do so under the guise of protecting said citizens from harmful information. The two situations seem very similar when glanced at, but upon furthur inspection it's fairly simple to see whos interests are being looked after. However, there is one caveat. The question of morality is decided based upon your ideology. My two cents, at least.
You are underestimating the hipness of having a @aol.com email account. People will sell them for hundreds of dollars on EBAY!
Oh wait...
Yeah, why not? Could rehash the Cold War, maybe give the space industry a kick in the ass to get it's act in shape.
You kill the INTERNET
With the small caveat that it will be insanely huge and collapse under it's own gravity.
Also, geothermal energy is a great resource to have when colonizing planets. Io and Europa are not as exciting prospects for colonoization, for a number of reason, as Mars is.
You could use different temperatures of the metal to transcode the color information.
I am fully aware that solar sails need to be incredibly light and thin. What I was trying to say, and apparently failed horribly at, is that perhaps it would be cool if (after a lot more development) could make a solar cell light, thin, and flexabile enough to make a solar sail out of.
What?
If there is something at the scene of the accident that is going to put you in danger, like say TOXIC GAS, you would be served better if you get out of there as quickly as possible. Staring out your window at it is only putting yourself in more danger.
Frankly, I consider this argument a mere rationalization of what is a deep human impulse: Seeing other people's misfortunes so that on some level you can feel better about your own situation.
If you are trained in life saving techniques (i.e. nurse, doctor, fire/EMS) you could and perhaps should go check out the scene of the accident in case your services are needed. If, like the good marjority of us, you have no training and can not contribute positivly to the situation, put your head forward and drive at a reasonable safe speed. Tune into the news when you get home if you REALLY have to know. Slowing down and gawking only puts others at danger.
That should be Donald's Law, I think.
Yes, you are correct in that, but if you made the sail out of a large, lightweight, flexible solar panel, you'd be generating electricity and momentum.
Would be good to use as a solar sail, I bet.
Uh, yes. It would be more humane to not stare at people who are seriously injured and or dying. Just keep driving.
That'd only work if you were in the direct center of the tower....
I thought that was what Fox was for?
Who knows, maybe that is what started people fearing that if they didn't light up candles and have festivals on Dec 25th that the sun wouldn't come back?
"Well informed conjecture"
I'm sorry, but that is what I thought science was!
Suprisingly, no one has mentioned the movable type printing press. It changed the flow of information in it's day much the same way the Internet has today.
Perhaps some people don't want to live in a police state?
when they have an image for April 20th.
Not always the case in re: to tuning out. Somtimes the other end of the conversation that I'm imagining going into the cell phone user's ear is so bizzare that I can't tune it out.
Never underestimate how anal some people can be. *shrug* But it occurs to me that it'd be a lot simpler to use a RFID system, but that might not be as practical cost wise.
This is Bush's fault!