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> list of innovations we need is long but subsequent included nothing vis-a-vis the expensive, industrial lifestyle we have these days. It is unfortunate that
by marmaduke 7y ago
> list of innovations we need is long
but subsequent included nothing vis-a-vis the expensive, industrial lifestyle we have these days. It is unfortunate that cultural innovation doesn't make the list, since it would go a long way toward address some pertinent problems
- everybodyknows 7y agoI'd go farther and suggest that culture is the central problem. Only better culture can deliver peace and a modicum of justice. In particular, a social culture in which neighbors do not seek to rob or enslave each other. Self-driving cars, or even a cure for cancer, will not advance this central goal. Better schools on the other hand, just might.
- marmaduke 7y agoSpot on. In this vein, I think culture can be seen as a form of 'wetware' technology. Crime, inequality and so on are technical debts of early decisions by a few, it is a sector ripe for disruption but with very strong encumbents. Unfortunately said encumbents know how important schools are in this.