Stress.

[ICantSpellDawg]

Because otherwise his ideology is revealed to have no clothes.

In a world lacking a superlative right and wrong, the only thing of value is that which is interesting. War is more interesting than peace. Can it therefore be preferred?

Either way, there is nothing to worry about. Cataclysm or Prosperity - life is just a fascinating experience.

[Montmorency]

Then it must be just so that Heaven, Hell, and the mundane would all be interchangeable.

Welcome to nihilism. Pass the 420.

[Gilrandir]

I think the opposite is true. People who are aware of their body's capabilities tend to be more health conscious. Compare this to a 300kg land monster who eats chocolate every second. Pretty sure they don't know about glycolysis. I have seen some very overweight scientists though, so it's ultimately choice. They know the science of it, but don't care.

Whatever an average person may know about the way his body works, there always will be some scientist who knows more and he will sell this knowledge to those who wish to rule over others.

In a world lacking a superlative right and wrong, the only thing of value is that which is interesting. War is more interesting than peace. Can it therefore be preferred?

It seems we will be seeing you in Ukraine any time soon, on either side of the barricades.

[spankythehippo]

Whatever an average person may know about the way his body works, there always will be some scientist who knows more and he will sell this knowledge to those who wish to rule over others.

Eh? Selling knowledge? Scientists aren't wizards, it's not like we have arcane knowledge, and sell our services to the highest bidder. They're also not working for commission. They earn salaries, and do whatever research they can within the limits of their funding. All it takes to be a scientist is to understand how and why things work. If anyone has this sense, they are a scientist. Maybe not in a professional sense. Kids are the best scientists. They observe with this amazing grasp for curiousity that has been beaten out of us through age.

Wikipedia exists for a reason. The only reason why some people see it as unreliable is because it is free for anyone to modify. However, for well-established topics, the knowledge is quite sufficient.

Knowledge used to be for the rich aristocrats who could afford such things. In this day and age, being an autodidact is even more possible than it was for Leonardo, also an autodidact. All it takes is an internet connection.

Whatever an average person may know about the economy there always will be some economist who knows more and he will sell this knowledge to those who wish to rule over others.

Whatever an average person may know about politics there always will be some politician who knows more and he will sell this knowledge to those who wish to rule over others.

Whatever an average person may know about computers there always will be some software engineer who knows more and he will sell this knowledge to those who wish to rule over others.

You can apply any profession to your quote. It's called capitalism. The art of selling whatever you are proficient at, be it manufacturing goods or performing a service. The only thing that isn't completely true is the ruling over others. The only truth in what you say is that corporate big wigs have power, if that is what you mean. The age of kings and queens is gone. It's now the merchants who control the world. And fortunately, they aren't screwing us over as much as they could.

I don't know about you, but I have a thirst for knowledge and wisdom. And I plan on sharing it with anyone who cares. Not for money or profit, but because that's the purpose I've given my life. I want to make this world a better place, through education and communication. Countless people I've met are the same. Not everyone cares about money.

[Gilrandir]

Eh? Selling knowledge? Scientists aren't wizards, it's not like we have arcane knowledge, and sell our services to the highest bidder. They're also not working for commission. They earn salaries, and do whatever research they can within the limits of their funding.

It was a figure of speech. I mean some of them (I don't know how high is the percentage) don't care what their reseach may ultimately lead to as long as their thirst for knowledge is satisfied. Some of them (like Sakharov, for example) repent, but the genie is out of the bottle and they can do nothing to undo their work.

You can apply any profession to your quote. It's called capitalism.

Yet none are so dangerous (in the long run) as scientists investigating the work of our bodies, brain in particular. If, say, Pentagon pays for such research, do you think they do it for pure joy of discovery?

I want to make this world a better place, through education and communication. Countless people I've met are the same. Not everyone cares about money.

Yet those who do are numerous enough to spoil the honey barrel of the world.

[rory_20_uk]

I think that not researching an area to not know is analogous to not having an armed forces so no one else will have one.

[spankythehippo]

It was a figure of speech. I mean some of them (I don't know how high is the percentage) don't care what their reseach may ultimately lead to as long as their thirst for knowledge is satisfied. Some of them (like Sakharov, for example) repent, but the genie is out of the bottle and they can do nothing to undo their work.

Curiousity is a dangerous thing. Hence the phrase. However, it is never the scientist who uses their work for nefarious purposes. The government sees knowledge as an asset, a tool they use to further their own agenda. That is dangerous. American Congress is filled to the brim with nothing but businessmen and lawyers. No teachers, doctors, engineers, scientists or philosophers. This trend isn't only in America.

Yet none are so dangerous (in the long run) as scientists investigating the work of our bodies, brain in particular. If, say, Pentagon pays for such research, do you think they do it for pure joy of discovery?

So when the cure for Alzheimers or Parkinsons is found, that is dangerous to our bodies? The American government spends a huge chunk of money on the military. As a scientist, finding funding is difficult.

Yet those who do are numerous enough to spoil the honey barrel of the world.

That is why I implore everyone to know a little bit about science. Know stuff about your own bodies, about the world. So they will not be exploited by those who use science without disclosing the full truth, or even partial truths. Also called sophistry.

[Gilrandir]

I think that not researching an area to not know is analogous to not having an armed forces so no one else will have one.

I believe that there are some fields that are to be closed for further research. At least till humanity grows up in terms of values and priorities and learns "to handle with care" the results which are likely to be obtained.

However, it is never the scientist who uses their work for nefarious purposes. The government sees knowledge as an asset, a tool they use to further their own agenda. That is dangerous. American Congress is filled to the brim with nothing but businessmen and lawyers. No teachers, doctors, engineers, scientists or philosophers. This trend isn't only in America.

Yet scientists can't be held blameless in what governments do with their discoveries and inventions. Otherwise it will sound like: "I invented the nuclear bomb. I deserve a Nobel prize. Who cares what will happen to the bomb next".

[FormerlyACubeNowRetired]

*dumb post*

[rvg]

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[Kadagar_AV]

I'm harassed by a bunch of retarded cowards from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. I'll be lucky to survive another year, it stresses me out so much.

I think someone on this site knows a thing or two about this harassment, but cowards being cowards... well.. information is hard to find.

I'm not back. I will never be back. To my tormentors: You're a bunch of pussies. I hope you catch ebolaids.

I still really, like really, like you... If that is of any help. I sorely miss your contributions here