Re: Turning religion on and off
Nick Arnett wrote: A drug to cure those afflicted with religion might not be far off! Considering that this is about genetic links to *disorders*, quite a few people in addition you would have to agree to redefine religion as such first. I'd wish you luck with that, but it wouldn't be sincere. Perhaps they can figure out how to turn off greed. OTOH, considering the totalitarian approach to genetic disorders, isn't it more likely that, since the majority of the population is religious, a drug will be developed that will cure _atheism_? Alberto Monteiro ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Turning religion on and off
On 13 Dec 2007, at 08:49, Alberto Vieira Ferreira Monteiro wrote: Nick Arnett wrote: A drug to cure those afflicted with religion might not be far off! Considering that this is about genetic links to *disorders*, quite a few people in addition you would have to agree to redefine religion as such first. I'd wish you luck with that, but it wouldn't be sincere. Perhaps they can figure out how to turn off greed. OTOH, considering the totalitarian approach to genetic disorders, isn't it more likely that, since the majority of the population is religious, a drug will be developed that will cure _atheism_? But they wouldn't be able to agree which religion to afflict the faith- free with and it would end up in internecine squabbling. Divide and conquer Maru -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.wtgab.demon.co.uk Blog : http://radio.weblogs.com/0111221/ Two years from now, spam will be solved. - Bill Gates, 2004 ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: AI dolls?
On Wed, 12 Dec 2007, Ronn! Blankenship wrote: Why would anyone want an Al Gore doll? Does it come with a box of hatpins? Dunno, but I did see a George Bush Voodoo Doll Kit or somesuch in Barnes Noble a couple of days ago. Julia ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Nothing to do?
On Wed, 12 Dec 2007, Ronn! Blankenship wrote: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/nerd_sniping.png http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/nerd_sniping.png And then there are those of us who would be sniped. :) Julia ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: AI dolls?
In a message dated 12/13/2007 7:33:21 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Wed, 12 Dec 2007, Ronn! Blankenship wrote: Why would anyone want an Al Gore doll? Does it come with a box of hatpins? Dunno, but I did see a George Bush Voodoo Doll Kit or somesuch in Barnes Noble a couple of days ago. Julia Why? I'd buy a bag of dried round green vegetables, make tiny little crowns to fit, and pelt the Al Gore doll with noble peas. That's why. Vilyehm **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Nothing to do?
Julia Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 12 Dec 2007, Ronn! Blankenship wrote: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/nerd_sniping.png And then there are those of us who would be sniped. :) I could see myself falling victim to that as well. Though maybe not for a physics problem. That one would likely just get a blank stare. :-p Jim ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Turning religion on and off
On Dec 13, 2007, at 2:57 AM, William T Goodall wrote: On 13 Dec 2007, at 08:49, Alberto Vieira Ferreira Monteiro wrote: Nick Arnett wrote: A drug to cure those afflicted with religion might not be far off! Considering that this is about genetic links to *disorders*, quite a few people in addition you would have to agree to redefine religion as such first. I'd wish you luck with that, but it wouldn't be sincere. Perhaps they can figure out how to turn off greed. OTOH, considering the totalitarian approach to genetic disorders, isn't it more likely that, since the majority of the population is religious, a drug will be developed that will cure _atheism_? But they wouldn't be able to agree which religion to afflict the faith- free with and it would end up in internecine squabbling. Score 3: funny I would agree, except that the kind that engages in eugenics and the like rarely have a problem picking their fanaticism: they generally know _exactly_ what they want you to think. Dave ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Religion and greed
jon louis mann wrote: they do seem to go together. there are greedy liberals as well, although their religious beliefs are generally more progressive than evangelical. hopefully, there may be a way to medicate all varieties of social and behavior disorders, some day... Welcome to Brave New World... --[Lance] -- Celebrate The Circle http://www.celebratethecircle.org/ Carolina Spirit Quest http://www.carolinaspiritquest.org/ My LiveJournal http://www.livejournal.com/users/labrown/ GPG Fingerprint: 409B A409 A38D 92BF 15D9 6EEE 9A82 F2AC 69AC 07B9 CACert.org Assurer ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Religion and greed
On Dec 13, 2007 3:50 PM, Lance A. Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: jon louis mann wrote: they do seem to go together. there are greedy liberals as well, although their religious beliefs are generally more progressive than evangelical. hopefully, there may be a way to medicate all varieties of social and behavior disorders, some day... Welcome to Brave New World... --[Lance] MIRANDA. O, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world That has such people in't! PROSPERO. 'Tis new to thee. -- gwern sarcastic gibe maru ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Turning religion on and off
OTOH, considering the totalitarian approach to genetic disorders, isn't it more likely that, since the majority of the population is religious, a drug will be developed that will cure _atheism_? Alberto Monteiro It's called LSD... The first time I tripped in 1965. i traveled in time and space, and evolved from single cell to gawd consciousness. unfortunately, it wore off... JLM - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Religion and greed
they do seem to go together. there are greedy liberals as well, although their religious beliefs are generally more progressive than evangelical. hopefully, there may be a way to medicate all varieties of social and behavior disorders, some day... jlm Welcome to Brave New World... --[Lance] MIRANDA. O, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world That has such people in't! PROSPERO. 'Tis new to thee. -- gwern sarcastic gibe maru our world is closer to huxley's dystopia, and definitely better than orwell's. jlm - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Religion and greed
jon wrote: our world is closer to huxley's dystopia, and definitely better than orwell's. Aye, but we're much, much closer to Orwell's now than we were 7 years ago. Doug ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Religion and greed
jon wrote: our world is closer to huxley's dystopia, and definitely better than orwell's. Aye, but we're much, much closer to Orwell's now than we were 7 years ago. Doug true, but bush is an aberration and corporate capitalism is more of a long term danger to the planet. jon Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
