The author of that post didn't really give me a central argument or thesis to discuss. It was more of an extended diatribe on the possibilities of the future, a

The author of that post didn't really give me a central argument or thesis to discuss. It was more of an extended diatribe on the possibilities of the future, and my only response is "These are not new ideas, please read up on history". If you don't believe that's respectful or interesting, then I'm sorry, but I just don't feel it's very good conversation fodder. Feel free to strike up a conversation and let me know how it goes.