As science advances, two effects will become evident: how humans can change the world and how humans have changed the world. The potential of humans' effect grows day by day, and an agency that is responible for monitoring the detriments of advancement may be important to the survival of the planet. Worst case scenario of a global watch dog? Minor annoyance. Worst case scenario of a lack of a global watch dog? Global catastrophe.
Hyperbolic? Yes. Beyond consideration? No.
by Katzwinkel (69.41) on 12/14/09. | 1 | |  | 1 |