Well, according to one of the most famous scientists in the world, humankind has just a 50/50 chance of surviving into the next century. Yikes!
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Well, according to one of the most famous scientists in the world, humankind has just a 50/50 chance of surviving into the next century. Yikes!
Read on.
When they 'engineered viruses', do they mean man-made viruses?
Frankly, although it's worrisome that a synthesized super bug could escape captivity, it's the natural virus mutation that is surely more cause for concern - the virus changing it's colors, beyond the confines of a laboratory, becoming 'immune' to medical treatment.
Like I heard the other day, in reference to the venom of the blue-ringed octopus - it's not trying to hurt humans, and would rarely attack, so it ends up being a nasty coincidence that the poison is one of the most deadly substances known to humans.
Could happen the same way with viruses - in their attempt to continue reproducing, DNA alterations could create a nasty little bugger that makes SARS look pretty insignificant.
Wow, I noticed that they reference Revaletions in there. If any of you are Christian and have a Bible, read that. There is some crazy stuff in there.
I prefer to take my fictional reading from other sources.Quote:
Originally posted by sk8Krog
Wow, I noticed that they reference Revaletions in there. If any of you are Christian and have a Bible, read that. There is some crazy stuff in there.
Be prepared to get flamed for that. Some people take there religion very seriously.Quote:
Originally posted by hurricaneone
I prefer to take my fictional reading from other sources.
Oh yes, I'm well aware what I said could be controvertial.
And Don't Fear the Reaper (Blue Oyster Cult, for the kiddies) is a satanic prayer.
:D
this place needs stirring up - it's a little dead. Some controversy could surely liven it up
Yo, this is crazy, I need to get ma honeys and some jd into some bunker, word. Thats the only way to survive from this mass prosecution. Its a matter of life and death, survival of the fittest. We know how this goes down in the old green. Gotta 'nounce this to ma g's on the streets, we need to be prepared for this battle. The day is coming. http://board.flashkit.com/board/
so ODB, is that your picture in all your posts or what?
Thats right brotha, spread the knowledge.http://board.flashkit.com/board/
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Originally posted by ODB
Yo, this is crazy, I need to get ma honeys and some jd into some bunker, word. Thats the only way to survive from this mass prosecution. Its a matter of life and death, survival of the fittest. We know how this goes down in the old green. Gotta 'nounce this to ma g's on the streets, we need to be prepared for this battle. The day is coming. http://board.flashkit.com/board/
Halleluiah!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
obscure SNL reference, not explaining further
Amen to that g. http://www.fukawlyawl.net/odb/odb4.gifQuote:
Originally posted by hurricaneone
Halleluiah!!
Word, my home dog.
Yo, its dawg bruda, dog is what wakes a brotha up in the mornin'http://board.flashkit.com/board/
wabam!
damn you 'cane, now you're on my bad list... that damn song is stuck in my head.Quote:
Originally posted by hurricaneone
...Don't Fear the Reaper (Blue Oyster Cult, for the kiddies)
...seasons don't fear the reaper, nor do the wind the sun or the rain...
i believe we've always had the same chance of survival, it's just that nowadays we realize more of the dangers of our world due to the help of technology and science. But come on: do you think 150 years ago the earth had no chance of receiving a lot of meteors and get destroyed? today everyone looks at that risks just because a few years ago some scientist discovered that chance. But remember, dinasours were destroyed by a big all meteor, so the chance has always been there.
What about viruses? well, there are things worse than sars: aids for example (there are some theories that it was created by the CIA, but it's more belivable that it was originated in Africa, by some kind of apes)....and what about cancer (i don't think it's a virus but a degeneration of your own cells) and like 100 years ago, the plague, etc etc etc......
The chances of surviving have always been the same.
and don't forget the general stupidity of humanity.
it can be overwhelming how stupid humans can be.
We need more cow bell! :DQuote:
Originally posted by hurricaneone
(Blue Oyster Cult, for the kiddies) [/small]
Bruce Sterling's "Tomorrow Now", which just came out recently, is a pretty good collection of realistic predictions for the near future based on a lot of the advances in science being made today.
I think a lot of people agree that one of te biggest potential threats to humanity is nanotechnological research getting out of control.
we can be like they are, come on baby, don't fear the reaper, baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper, we'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper, baby I'm goin' mad...Quote:
Originally posted by gerbick
...seasons don't fear the reaper, nor do the wind the sun or the rain...
:D
Man, that is one top '70s tune.
but technology has done a lot of good as well.....cell phones, playstation, laser surgery, cable tv, internet.Quote:
Originally posted by CNO
We need more cow bell! :D
Bruce Sterling's "Tomorrow Now", which just came out recently, is a pretty good collection of realistic predictions for the near future based on a lot of the advances in science being made today.
I think a lot of people agree that one of te biggest potential threats to humanity is nanotechnological research getting out of control.
I think the most dangerous thing is clonning.....now that's way out of control.....don't try to play god! look at what happened to jurasic park!!!!!