> Just because a country has the resources doesn't mean that it has the vision, > the political ability, > or cultural stability to achieve greatness...or even reliable running water > and electricity.
Kurt, the technology does not exist in a bubble somehow removed from all of the above. I'm not arguing about Trav or GURPS tech level business. I'm arguing against the ridiculous idea that knowledge _alone_ is enough to change societies. Geez, look at the US and its nonsensical "policies" that exist entirely independent of TL. Sad as it is, no amount of engineers and references libraries can make societies "pony up" the means to reach new technologies. That requires PR, marketing, political investment, political stability, an educated and motivated workforce, ample natural resources, etc. If so, TL must then embody more than just material culture, eh? Shawn Fisher 200 Hale's Lane Searcy, AR 72143 501-305-3691 _______________________________________________ GurpsNet-L mailing list <[email protected]> http://mail.sjgames.com/mailman/listinfo/gurpsnet-l
