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In reply to the discussion: We live in a society exquisitely dependent ... [View all]niyad
(113,205 posts)4. k and r--and, sadly, the anti-science, anti-intellectual crowd wants to keep it that way.
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Americans certainly don't have to know everything about science and technology but when...
BlueJazz
Sep 2013
#12
One of the best critiques of the average American's mentality I've read. Thanks!
Surya Gayatri
Sep 2013
#27
I think that's a terribly naive point of view that mirrors the excuses, and reasons, for slavery.
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#14
No, and the logical end isn''t to pose an outlandish and impossible answer, either.
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#35