Wildhack Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Yes, that's an interesting observation and I agree with it. A question might be, though, which type of society provides the greatest benefit to mankind? And maybe the answer is we are better off with a mix. Including even the theocratic oriented nations. Even though I admit they tend to irk me on a personal level. "Flying planes into a building was a faith based initiative." - Bill Maher 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonwarH Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 The topic surely has gotten complex! I guess societal growth occurs at different levels. It might not be a nice, gentle curve. Almost like Malcolm Gladwell's 'The Tipping Point'. At certain points growth might start more rapidly or might slow down, actually. Either way, there is a huge economic developmental difference between most countries in the Islamic World and most countries in the West. On the Americans not utilizing their discoveries... I think they are... it is just that they have changed a lot as a society... they are the society where these new discoveries tend to get most experiemented upon, right? So they may have developed a certain fatigue... there might also be other socio-economic factors we don't have an inkling about! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Just to toss in a wild card, see what you think about this. It's long (I've only read about a tenth of it myself), but I think they are making some valid and important points. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max (Dandelion) Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ah yes, what a great lineup that was! JasonC is still around but the rest seem to have gone into hiding. Speaking of which, where is Dandelion? And does he know that WW II is back up on the block? Michael He just might, Michael. He just might. Haven't forgotten any of you either. Long and deep has been my sleep of late. Who could've imagined it'd take so many years before the sequel. I feel like an old tree in thaw in here, half surprised to be wakening. Good to see your name and text here again Michael. I particularly remember how beneficial and pleasurable your friendly and polite tone always was during the debates. Good to be back. /Dandelion Or should that say The poster formerly known as Dandelion? Or just Max? Anyway, it's me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 /Dandelion Or should that say The poster formerly known as Dandelion? Or just Max? Anyway, it's me. Well then, the day has not been a complete waste. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigduke6 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 MonwarH, Welcome! Great to have you aboard! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Max, I updated your email address to your old account and sent you a password reminder. Enjoy Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 While I was at it, I reset MonwarH's original account. Might as well Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ahhh! Can you feel all the warmth in the air? Glory days are here again /M 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yes, the good times are back again. And welcome, MonwarH, I look forward to more of your perspective. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanonier Reichmann Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Considering MonwarH's post in this thread was almost 2 years ago I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you! Regards KR 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Considering MonwarH's post in this thread was almost 2 years ago I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you! Regards KR Spoilsport! Better late than never. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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