It is clear that society in our 21st century faces many tensions and may move into directions we have no idea of presently. Many of today's problems may be ascribed to backwardness. Not only for lack of education, but also due to the sway of outdated religious and political myths over people's minds, blocking enlightenment.
Man's emergence appears to be the result of a miraculous series of coincidences. From the blind forces of nature a being has emerged that for the first time could observe and interpret the cosmos in all its majestic splendor. That expanse has now an observer - or are there more? From subatomic science we know that a spectator influences the outcome of an event. What impact will we as spectators have on the universe as a whole?
In an incredible short span of time in earth's history homo sapiens has evolved into a civilized human being. It may well be that the favorable circumstances that were conducive to its development will end by some event or development. Some day the globe may not be able to support its species and human society anymore. The phenomenon of man on one of the millions of planets in the universe called Earth will come to a halt then.
What imprint on cosmic history will our civilization leave? Will its achievements be lost, or have a sequel? After all we have several proofs that some entire species are concluded (dinosaurs).
Interesting topic. This has arisen in many a conversation, in science and in Hollywood over the past few years as we notice (and take part in) the demolition of our home. I'll have to think on this for a moment, and respond when I have a contribution...
ReplyDeleteWhat point, exactly, are you trying to make.? This argument could have been presented at any point through time as futuristic thought always has and will outdate and pre-empt what is and what could be. I need more, and challenge you to present a greater depth of technological thought in a non-linear path.
ReplyDelete@ Vic, linear path...?
ReplyDeleteWhat I am saying is that:
1. Nothing about mans existence is purposeful in the realm of causality within the universe.
2. Does mans existence change anything anywhere else in the universe?
3. What imprint on cosmic history will our civilization leave? Will its achievements be lost, or have a sequel? After all we have several proofs that some entire species are concluded (dinosaurs).
Clear?
I understand all of what you are saying, Dimitri. Your response still does not get at my question. Why are you 'now' posing your question? Nothing has changed with the scheme of technological advance and evidence of prior species. We cannot be so naive, or can we, as a species that we believe our existence will be the 'end' or that our contribution to this cosmic journey the last? So, why now, your query?
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