....by 'measure of all things' I was referring to the 'rating' of other intelligence. The implications being self-evident. Regarding 'tech' advancements for preservation and continuing existence of Earthlings, advancement of knowledge, systems to improve conditions on the planet for all, it has unlimited potential. It is the 'prostitution' aspects that are troublesome to me. Is there a rational limit to the number of functions of a cell phone, compared to channeling those same energies and resources into more 'productive', meaningful areas? (opinion) :huh:

"The Earth provides enough for everyman's needs, but not everyman's greed." M. Gandhi