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In reply to the discussion: To be happier, pray at the altar of progress and put your faith in technology [View all]

MisterP

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17. this is exactly the techno-utopianism that caused ecological, economic, and political devastation
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Mon Nov 7, 2016, 05:59 PM
Nov 2016

in Turkey, Africa, China, the USSR, the US, and Mexico, and allowed a tremendous surge in fundamentalism that wasn't even on anybody's radar in 1975

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To be happier, pray at the altar of progress and put your faith in technology [View all] rug Nov 2016 OP
When will these vapid commentators realize nothing has to replace religion in religious terms whatthehey Nov 2016 #1
If you're tired of "vapid commentators", you should read this. rug Nov 2016 #3
I read at least a part of the essay you cited. Jim__ Nov 2016 #14
Yes, if you click the Get Access Button you'll get a registration form. rug Nov 2016 #15
Thanks. I'll take a look at that. Jim__ Nov 2016 #16
Some of us have 'faith' in technological progress because we know how it works. AtheistCrusader Nov 2016 #2
"awed wonder" rug Nov 2016 #4
Well, that's one opinion. AtheistCrusader Nov 2016 #5
That lame comeback is getting pretty stale. rug Nov 2016 #6
Like fuck it does. AtheistCrusader Nov 2016 #7
Maybe you should think about what you read instead of spluttering. rug Nov 2016 #9
Maybe you should read it. AtheistCrusader Nov 2016 #11
My lack of faith in technological progress does not stem from a lack of understanding. stone space Nov 2016 #8
You lost me at 'salvation' but you often miss the mark, so i'm not surprised. AtheistCrusader Nov 2016 #10
I'm glad that you realize that semi-automatic weapons technology will not save you. stone space Nov 2016 #12
The only semi-auto weapon I own that ever caused suffering and pain is the reason I don't have to AtheistCrusader Nov 2016 #13
this is exactly the techno-utopianism that caused ecological, economic, and political devastation MisterP Nov 2016 #17
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