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In reply to the discussion: "The planet does not need more successful people" [View all]Cary
(11,746 posts)29. All funning aside, there is much to Orr's wisdom
Okay?
I see where he's coming from. Where I take issue with him is simply in his implication that our planet really cares about us. But we had more people of the kind he suggests then yes, our species would be better off. We would not be so likely to destroy ourselves and to end the experiment that is the adaptation of our intelligence and our consciousness.
There are more galaxies in the universe than there are grains of sand on earth and each of those galaxies have billions of stars. There are other species with intelligence and what we need is more humility. You can't seriously be disputing that.
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I would take you more seriously if you knew what I was referring to when I said homo sapiens sapiens
Cary
Jun 2012
#7
A discussion board is an excellent opportunity to improve the quality of communication skills.
Voice for Peace
Jun 2012
#35
I told you that I thought you expressed yourself well, which you dismissed I think as an
Voice for Peace
Jun 2012
#37
Then why the need to insult other peoples' comprehension and understanding of science?
antigone382
Jun 2012
#38
For all there is to know and understand about the universe, our world, and ourselves
FrodosPet
Jun 2012
#39