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Originally posted by Sp1ke@Apr 13 2004, 08:59 AM
Is survival really the only thing we should aim for? What about quality of life? Or intellectual and moral improvement?
I think it is short sighted just to develop interstellar travel so that we've got somewhere to go when we've used up everything close by. But, with my realistic head on, I guess the need for survival can justify a budget for space exploration when higher aims can't. Doesn't mean the latter can't be included in the plans though.
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Amen, Sp1ke.
The drive for survival is self-centered.
Self-centeredness may not be the path to a happy, fulfilling life.
E.g., see the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
With kind regards,
Oliver
http://www.umr.edu/~om