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Your Idea: A Weapon that creates Peace
Let's face it; War is a business.
How, then, do we create a product of war, that doesn't hurt, maim, or kill, but rather does the opposite and heals, prevents, and stops conflict that a corporate company can patent and therefore make money from, keeping not only innocent people from being harmed, but also feeds the corporate companies' bottom line of keeping investors happy?!?
The idea is simple in effect, and promotes peace whilst still increasing worth.
I just have little idea on what the war product could be, so I'm crowd-sourcing from you, fellow TEDsters, to help build the perfect weapon: A weapon of peace.
Should it be just one weapon of peace, or, just as there are many weapons of war, perhaps there should be multiple weapons of peace that can each be patented by the companies listed here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_modern_armament_manufacturers and allow such companies to make money from peace?
as always, I'm awaiting your thoughts.....
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Daryl Roche
weapon |ˈwepən |
noun
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.
Weapons are not designed for or used to achieve "peace" and therefore are not applicable in this context
War is not business, it is a means by which business creates profits. War is and has always been thus - You have something I want, You won't give it to me, I must take it from you………
Power and religion and Business are simply constructs used to engage others in your bid to take what you want.
griffin tucker 10+
Call me adventurous, or adventurously-challenged. Either way, your input is honestly appreciated.