2007-02-11 05:10:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Because that would be a tragedy...get it?
2007-02-12 04:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read Stephen King's The Stand. In fact, I've read it every summer for 15 years. I am hopelessly in love with the character Stu Redman, and thus, the actor Gary Sinise who portrayed Stu in the made-for-TV-movie. Can't say I cared for anyone else. Cept maybe the guy who played Glen Bateman. He was cool.
I digress.
I hear ya loud and clear. Human themselves are a virus, a parasite on this planet - consuming every natural resource until there is nothing left but a barren, dry rock. One can only hope that Mother Earth will gently fight back by unleashing something that will reduce the population by about 2/3s. The unfortunate side of that is that most of deaths will be in under-developed nations which have little or no medical defenses against such an outbreak. AIDS springs to mind.
This is not their battle. Civilized nations made the word what it is today and thus, we "enlightened" societies should be the one to take the fall.
Cheers :o)
2007-02-11 13:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going with 'pride.' The human quality of pride over one's work would interfere with the virus's effects. If a person created such a virus, they would have to perish as well. If they perished, and everyone perished, then the person would receive no credit for their work. People would have to survive for the person to be noticed. Or, if the person died, they could be viewed as a martyr. Again, though, this would require others to survive, which would not happen with the "super-virus."
A virus of such magnitude would require exceptional scientific/biological abilities. Much like a serial killer often wants to be caught, or at least have their work discussed for years to come, the scientist would want the same for themselves. In this case, pride is a pretty good thing--it prevents someone from developing such a deadly virus.
2007-02-11 13:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzinutzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure someone can, the human body is very fragile.(i mean it wouldnt be a few days-- there are 6.2 billion people on earth) but why would some one want to? Most people with the knowledge and capabilities arent crazy and woulndt even wanna do it.
2007-02-11 13:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by cassandracorrao 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they already have, and we just aren't aware of it yet. (Biological warfare, anyone?)
Why would you want someone to unleash that kind of thing anyway?
Read Stephen King's book, The Stand, in which a super-flu kills 99% of the population within days.
2007-02-11 13:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Chris S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too late, it's already been done...and in more than one variety....anthrax, plague, Ebola, Marburg and smallpox. In large doses and in the right delivery systems, the planet could be wiped out in a few days.
2007-02-11 13:42:04 · answer #6 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually if you have been following the news, this was done last year in a top level 4 biosafe lab. they re-engineered the 1918 influenza virus
2007-02-11 13:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guess what they already have really no joke I won't tell you who
but trust me This is No laughing matter Just get ready
2007-02-11 13:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by .................................... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this age of advanced technology, I wouldn't be surprised if someone, a group, or a country knows a way how to.
2007-02-11 13:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by oscar c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebola kills in four days and there is no cure.
2007-02-11 17:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you aren't human it would kill you too; are you that suicidal?
2007-02-11 13:22:59 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋