IMHO, at the end of the day, how we interact with fellow man matters incomparably more than things like "technology, scientific progress, our guided evolution a

IMHO, at the end of the day, how we interact with fellow man matters incomparably more than things like "technology, scientific progress, our guided evolution as a species". If we discard the social component, we risk truly becoming the "walking-dead sacks of meat" that you mention. No offense intended -- just my opinion. Happy New Year to you and the HN community!