On A Clear Day You Can See Katrmandu
The saddest day in all of human history was the day someone drew a line on the earth and said to someone else "you can't cross it." I hate to be cynical, but it was probably inevitable, given our genetic make-up. If that's so, then there's a real likelihood mankind is inevitably hurtling toward disaster. We can only hope it's later rather than sooner, long enough so that maybe the grandchildren of our grandchildren's grandchildren can still enjoy some of the beauties and joys of this existence without being beset by too much of the sadness and woe. Wait, did I say I hate to be cynical? There may be an up side. If Darwin had it right then maybe a genetically improved model will evolve out of the mess, and borders will be a historical relic.
posted by John M Crowther @ 7:48 AM
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On this the weekend of the Resurrection yours is certainly a message of Hope. If Man is destined to evolve into a more adaptable species, as Darwin predicted, then given the future effects of global warming on our planet he or she better be born with scuba diving equipment to live underwater as well as a built-in air conditioner should s/he decide to surface onto the desert surface of the earth. Happy Holiday to all you bunnies and easter-eggheads out there.
What goes up must come down... and borders (walls and curtains) are no different. I share your despair at the artificial divisions that humankind erects for itself. Nationalism has a lot to answer for in my opinion. Without it we might all be one people with a common goal. Idealistic I know... but worth thinking about.
Definitely worth thinking about, Jean. The tribe is the only human social organization that works (but without borders or boundaries).
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