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Obstacles to Progress

I have always had the view that the needs of mankind are a set path, and that barring any self-induced catastrophe that wipes us out, it is our destiny to develop new technology until we have reached some kind of "holy grail". Resistance is but one of the many temporary obstacles to developing new technology, but even that occurs less often. As our rate of "progress" (to use a controversial word) goes up, the timeline for acceptance gets shorter, as accepting new ideas becomes more routine.


Our society works in a way that consumer needs dictate the funding and motivation for research and development that leads to progress. Often times, however, people (often individuals) develop ideas that are "ahead of their time". These ideas will be met with the most resistance because the masses will not understand how they will fully integrate with our way of living. The development of these ideas is important, nonetheless, for when their time comes they will be implemented faster, and forethought will become a blessing.

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Anonymous said…
Daaaaang! You are one smart mo'fo'. Handsome, too.
1:57 PM
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10:35 PM
Princess B said…
I like 93's thoughts. I also like Gandhi's quote, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."

I'd give some philosophical thoughts of my own but it's too early in the morning and my brain is still asleep.

I'm not sure how I ever aced exams in college at 8am...
8:25 AM
Princess B said…
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8:25 AM
Anonymous said…
You're an "obstacle to Progress"!

HA HA HA

Got you good you fucker!
10:37 AM
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