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I think it's ironic if you consider the fact that all of the "outward observations" are ultimately meant to advance human civilization. If human civilization c
by unexaminedlife 6y ago
I think it's ironic if you consider the fact that all of the "outward observations" are ultimately meant to advance human civilization. If human civilization collapsed what was the point? I don't think anyone (99.9%?) is doing any of this simply as a means for other civilizations to eventually discover our failed civilization and the knowledge we managed to obtain...
- byoung2 6y agoall of the "outward observations" are ultimately meant to advance human civilization That may be a flawed premise. In an increasingly capitalist society, many of these "outward observations" were done in the pursuit of corporate profits (not the advancement of human civilization), often with the full knowledge of their destructive potential. The recent opioid crisis is a perfect example of corporations actively manufacturing a product with deadly and addictive properties, while doctors where offering it as a cure.
- unexaminedlife 6y agoI think you read a little bit too much into my claim. Obviously I'm not saying "all outward observations that ever occurred".