Aug 1 2011: With respect to great inventions and science- the best time in human history. man has never been more comfortable than now.
But with respect to greedy capitalism- probably the worst time. problem is millions are MADE to suffer so that one guy can profit. capitalism is surely a great idea. but when it gets greedy and asking for more than it needs, it turns dirty.
and the interesting part is the two are not independent. They are connected. capitalism needs sci/tech to increase profits and sci/tech needs capitalism to push boundaries and present new challenges.
it will be interesting to see how our world shapes up in the future. because of the connection between the two.
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But with respect to greedy capitalism- probably the worst time. problem is millions are MADE to suffer so that one guy can profit. capitalism is surely a great idea. but when it gets greedy and asking for more than it needs, it turns dirty.
and the interesting part is the two are not independent. They are connected. capitalism needs sci/tech to increase profits and sci/tech needs capitalism to push boundaries and present new challenges.
it will be interesting to see how our world shapes up in the future. because of the connection between the two.