2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root.
1000 A.D. - That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.
1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.
1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.
1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective. Here, take this antibiotic.
2006 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.
2006-10-01 14:52:21 · 11 answers · asked by GB123 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
2015 A.D. - That root was genetically engineered and full of pesticides. Here, take this antibiotic, it's less chemical.
2030 A.D. - Healthcare's getting too expensive. Give me back that antibiotic, and say this prayer.
2080 A.D. - Religion seems to be screwing up what's left of the world. I've had enough. Here, let's share this root - it's poisonous.
2006-10-01 16:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bowzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Except that life expectancy has doubled with the advent of modern medicine and science. To revert back to faith healing, superstition and herbs would be a step backward. Remember, many of modern medicines had their start as native herbs...
2006-10-01 15:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food fads are eternal and pure poison.
Fish is considered to be food for the brain, and thoughts are engendered by the brain so... Bring on the fish.
That'll be smoked salmon to start with, followed by a tuna steak.
Never was keen on desserts.
2006-10-02 03:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just reviewed this in our Nursing class. We are going back to natural wholistic healing and realizing that modern medicine isn't always effective.
2006-10-01 15:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have seen the bigger picture for the confused circle it truly is, the question is can you now stand outside of it and find your own cures?
2006-10-01 14:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by pantera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should lie down in a dark room and try not-thinking for a while.
2006-10-01 22:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by los 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2050 A.D. - I need oil for my robot.
2006-10-01 14:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by Paley Pale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like a boomerang, use it, throw it away and it always comes back.
2006-10-01 14:56:32 · answer #8 · answered by Joy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GB123 drink this kool-aid .
2006-10-01 17:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by jsjmlj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol... that is just a distorted view of progress.
but ...eh no. sorry cant give you more. its a distorted view of progress.
2006-10-01 15:24:20 · answer #10 · answered by sean_mchugh6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋