tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29372626.post2629473535317949989..comments2023-03-30T09:53:44.103-04:00Comments on Plot Device: A Better WorldMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856445465825840596noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29372626.post-62853273828209425242008-04-15T23:26:00.000-04:002008-04-15T23:26:00.000-04:00I got to agree with my old pal vitrolicus (josh) r...I got to agree with my old pal vitrolicus (josh) regarding the notion that our species may be close to being able to utilize other levers for controlling evolution. The cynic in me is not holding my breath.<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen <I>Waking Life</I> but I assume it deals with the notion that our species now understands enough of how the world works to begin making decisions for the long term benefit of the species rather than for the short term benefit of an individual. Nice thought.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, as you suggest with statements about the rich running societies, a large percentage of the masses are being managed via stimulus/response and ignorance (i.e. Obama's 'bitter' statement and the fact that almost 50% of our population has a violent kick-back 'gainst the teaching of evolution) <BR/><BR/>I believe what you are referring to as 'moving beyond selfishness' means a human race that is achieving a level of understanding about themselves and making societal decisions on a higher level. When selective process take place within our species, it has always been the other side that has been wielding evolution's scalpel.<BR/><BR/>I'm enjoying your posts.Aureliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578397629199472857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29372626.post-67320404385983041892008-04-06T09:52:00.000-04:002008-04-06T09:52:00.000-04:00There's a very interesting monologue on self-direc...There's a very interesting monologue on self-directed evolution in the movie <EM>Waking Life</EM> that touches upon the point you make here. For the first time, people have a means to guide the course of evolution other than by just having children.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593919501489083378noreply@blogger.com