What does it say about mankind that we are still grapling with exactly the same kinds of issues...?
...as we did 2000 years ago?
People still refer to Plato, Aristotle, and such who cite political, social, and economic problems they had which we also still have.
In fact, I don't think mankind has 'solved' a single socio-economic problem (not even slavey which still exists, 2000 years later!) in the world while technology (as it is independent of human nature) continues to be man's most valuable tool.
2007-02-23 12:33:20 · 5 answers · asked by stonerosedesigndotcom 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
That we are insane. After all, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Throughout history, haven't we been guilty of using war to solve every problem and trying to fill our pockets up with gold faster than anyone else? A world gone mad, I say. What we need is to infuse our government with some progressive, fresh ideas. The conservatives will never allow that though.
2007-02-23 12:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by starryeyed75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Specifics, my friend. However, what is a perfect world for you? How many people would agree with you? You get no argument on the disparity's of mankind and in SOME areas the abberative behavior, but, since you tied this to economics, do you not agree there have been significant improvements? I see the glass half full obviously, and although I experience the bewilderment and disbelief over some things that happen and that we do to ourselves and others, I can change things and no matter how small of group I can influence, I'm doing what I can.
2007-02-23 20:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by THE ONE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it says that we are still human, and I don't think that's a bad thing.
What do you mean by 'solve'? Poverty is relative, slavery is rarer than it has been in any time in history, life expectancy is double to triple what it was two millennia ago, and calorie intake is significantly better. You seem to want perfection; I'll take improvement.
2007-02-23 20:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only two things are infinite- The universe and human stupidity- and I am not sure about the former- Albert Einstein
2007-02-23 20:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by nakiska11111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means we have a long, long way to go until human nature changes enough.
2007-02-23 20:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋