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This is a perfect example of how state militaries have more power than they are mature enough to handle. This is the likeliest explanation for The Great Filter
by mcculley 5y ago
This is a perfect example of how state militaries have more power than they are mature enough to handle.
This is the likeliest explanation for The Great Filter, in my opinion. Civilizations develop power well beyond their wisdom and then snuff themselves out.
- woodruffw 5y agoI don’t understand the connection you’re making. This was a civilian who happened to work in the defense industry; we have no indication that he was otherwise familiar with the mechanical workings of the fighter jet he was put in. For all we know, he was the night janitor at a warehouse.
- codr7 5y agoI think the point was more about the entire chain of command that allowed themselves to be talked into allowing the flight to take place.
- mcculley 5y agoExactly. These organizations are entrusted with nuclear and biological weapons.
- lovehashbrowns 5y agoI feel like I want these people to know how to have fun rather than be robots. If someone is in charge of a nuclear weapon, I hope they know, truly, the value of life. I also want them fucking around and not using the weapons in the Middle East.
- mcculley 5y agoI also hope they know, truly, the value of life. I am not optimistic that they are wise enough to wield the power they have. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_nuclear_accidents https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_nuclear_accid...
- mcculley 5y agoI don’t blame the civilian. I am not optimistic that the military organization that owns this fighter jet is capable of making good decisions.
- jabl 5y agoNo offense to janitors, but I don't think janitors get retirement gifts costing tens of thousands (if all would have went well, in this case I guess you have to add at least a zero to the price). I'd guess this was some fairly high level exec.