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BlueGloves Apr 21, 2004 10:03:00
Replying to FourWinds

but the fittest minds are dominating the planet - in the sense we both mean. It's just that we don't want to 'mate' with them (but plenty of other people do). Physical and mental evolution must be intertwined - I know this from watching what a grumpy git I have become with chronic pain. The phenomena of internet fora is very curious and, conceivably, an extension of mind. We're just learning yet. It's a continuation of radio and television but not an evolutionary step. I'd say 'Age of Aquarius', and then go and hide...

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FourWinds Apr 21, 2004 12:03:32
Replying to BlueGloves

"but the fittest minds are dominating the planet "

That very much depends upon your definition of a fit mind doesn't it. I would say that a fit mind is not one that is power hungry. I would say that it's a mind that won't or can't kill. I would say that it's a mind that shows compassion.

There are some very unfit minds dominating this planet ...

To dominate this planet you need money. That money could well have been amassed originally by a fit mind, but if the offspring ain't all that fit do they deserve to dominate because they have moeny. Perhaps today it is survival of the fittest bank account.

The next president of the USA could be there because of beans, tomatoes and tin-cans - which he had nothing to do with until he married the money. Says it all ...