All species are selfish, otherwise survival wouldn't be possible. We are just at the top of the tree.....be thankful it isn't cats as they take selfishness to an artform.

I agree on the need for truthful, honest scientists, however that doesn't always work for them within infrastructure systems....an unpopular opinion doesn't get you the job.

You appear to be essentially globalist in position. I understand why people support this as globalism is inevitable and in many ways has been happening for centuries, the modern day is just speeded up....However the form it takes can make the difference between moving towards increasing power to the small number of super rich corporations and elites...as has been happening and the alternative of...in my view a more preferred decentralised power structure where power is more localised, which is what we have with nations...then regions, then local.

In my view the more centralised then the more corrupt and abusive the systems become. The inherently selfish nature of life makes this inevitable...the old adage of power corrupts being as true as in ancient times...it's inevitable and is in almost everyone to varying degrees.

I think this relates to emerging technologies insomuch as the less centralising control there is on beneficial technology to humanity the less hoarded it can be.

However, that becomes a double edged sword if we think about large mass destruction weapons, like nuclear and as we have seen actual air born viruses. That technology obviously has to be restricted as possible...Then again, there is no guarantee that a centralised power system would work in everyone's interest there either.

So the mutual destruction position probably works just as well.

Edited by Stirlingsays (06 Oct 2021 7.57am)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Woke up to hear France might hold back energy for Jersey because France aren’t getting enough fishing licenses so we could be going to war with France. I’m ready to volunteer. I’m available Saturday and Sunday and we should have control of the whole country by then anyway.

COYP

Nothing wrong with being a dreamer if you also know reality, which you seem to.

I think the current paths seems to be towards a kind of globalized corporatism....which is really just increasing the control of super-rich elites.

As for the planet, in my view that's always been two things, technology advancement to counter emissions or depopulation....I know which one I prefer.

Those who Worry about which bin they put their waste into seems like to me like using a bucket to throw water overboard on the Titanic: it needs something major.

So I think that as poorer countries increase in wealth (which is needed on an humanitarian basis) runaway populations are inevitable. While good technology design can reduce emissions essentially the more human beings the more emissions.

So it's counter technology sh1t or bust in my view.......though we probably need some warming to counter the overdue ice age....though that's what I heard and I have no idea how accurate that actually is.

Edited by Stirlingsays (06 Oct 2021 8.49am)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Sorry to disappointed but this is old news. GoJ f***ed up the process for handing out fishing licenses. That was the made worse as French boats had spent years not properly reporting where they are. They've now extended the period to apply for permits and the story had gone away again.

One French MP suggested turning of the power cables. However, the idea was put down by people on all sides. There are issues with the cables from time to time. There are two back up plants on the island.

If anything, EDF are providing the electricity. It's a private company. It wouldn't be a Government decision to switch it off.

I’m still ready to invade France. Will only need the weekend to take over the whole country. I could probably fit in a big booze up on Saturday night at half time as well.

COYP

Wrong accent. Speak in Victor and Warlord German and you'll win. English though, the French will hate.
In France, Waterloo never happened. Not sure WW2 happened either. Even then the French blame the English for The stab in the back!

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