Reading "Atlas Shrugged" now. I dont know what made me pick this one up, as
I am ususally a William Gibson/Shadowrun/Orson Scott Card type of reader,
but this lady was a genious.
I cant recommend this one enough.
jon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy J. McDowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 8:34 AM
Subject: RE: Colonizing the Galaxy
> I hate to say it but I'm still pretty fond of the concept as outlined
> by Ayn Rand in "Atlas Shrugged". That is terribly similar to the
> concept as you have stated it. Technology will be the catalyst for any
> state to improve beyond its basest instincts and sustain an
> "enlightened" civilization. However, that, in the absence of
> spirituality and a recognization of a higher power, merely makes the
> technocratic state a well oiled machine with contempt for the
> sacredness of life.
>
> Am I rambling yet Michael? Of course I am. Now I'm reading Walden and
> that's just messing me up again! My ideal society would be a
> techno-theocratic society under the reign of benevolent democratic
> monarchy utilizing a system of natural law. With a side order of
> fries.
>
> I love the fact that very seldom does the technical world discriminate
> on anything other than proficiency. Even then, most will allow for a
> lack of proficiency if the individual in question is willing to learn
> and put forth some effort. So I guess I like the idea of meritocracy
> as well. But then there are always those less fortunate in our society
> and it would be great to recognize the limits of meritocracy as based
> on the individuals contribution to society. The contribution would
> have to be weighed against the ability to contribute.
>
> I have got to get to one of these developer conferences to meet all
> you cool folks!
>
> Guy J. McDowell, megalomaniac
>
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