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There is no feasible defense, Gome...
You have to deflect the asteroid. Serious minds are working every day on this "problem." If we can avoid one for the next 25 years or so (really good odds), we should be able to keep it from happening going forward.
I posted an article on this some time ago: 2004 MN4. Check it out.
posted by
arGee
on April 3, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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arGee - what do you think our chances are in the event of an asteroid
of some size striking the earth?
Is there a feasible defence against this?
posted by
gomedome
on April 3, 2007 at 11:15 AM
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And we agree, of course, Gome...
I just wanted to put the concept on the table (for our thinking bloggers). Obviously, we need (1) to address immediate problems; (2) prepare the groundwork for known future problems; (3) keep an eye out for unknown problems that have the potential for becoming immediate (like possible asteroid strikes)
posted by
arGee
on April 3, 2007 at 11:11 AM
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arGee - I'm aware of the fact that we are able to feed our entire
species and that distribution is the real problem but.....
Food distribution is only one problem and one small aspect of the resources needed to sustain human life. There is also the consideration of the quality of life. How can you say that life sustaining resources are finite only in principle? The inevitable irreparable depletion of a number of US aquifers refutes this statement as many other pending problems do as well. Where I have to agree that spending time today considering problems that may not come to fruition in my lifetime may be time wasted. I cannot however agree that laying the groundwork of education and subsequently establishing the proper prevailing attitudes as a means of thwarting those problems is not necessary.
posted by
gomedome
on April 3, 2007 at 11:07 AM
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Although resources are finite in principle, Gome...
In the "real world" in which we all live, one small portion of the United States, the San Joaquin Valley in Central California, for instance, is capable of feeding the entire current population of the world. It's really just a matter of distribution.
I wouldn't spend much time on "finite resources."
posted by
arGee
on April 3, 2007 at 9:21 AM
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SuccessWarrior - welcome back
posted by
gomedome
on April 3, 2007 at 8:33 AM
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Dolls-43 - first off; a much belated welcome to Blogit
Where we are still marginally increasing our population via birth rates in Canada, immigration seems to be the avenue being pursued in my country. The immediate concerns are to maintain a balance in demographics to support the burgeoning group of baby boomers who are all now retiring. Someone has to work and pay taxes in any country in support of social programs. Where each individual country is different in terms of their needs, there is no escaping the fact that this planet is approaching 7 billion inhabitants and the life sustaining resources needed to support this populace are finite.
posted by
gomedome
on April 3, 2007 at 8:33 AM
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Troosha - thank you again for the kind words
If there is one identifyable trait amongst all persons of devout faith it is their penchant to not consider other alternatives. I just can't buy that everyone of another faith has it wrong as so many are willing to imply in the advancement of their own beliefs.
posted by
gomedome
on April 3, 2007 at 8:24 AM
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Interesting issues
In Germany the population is in a steady decline. The government are considering incentives to increase birth rates. Although over population is a global concern, individual countries like individuals always look to their own immediate concerns.
posted by
Dolls-43
on April 3, 2007 at 2:17 AM
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Why yes I have. =)
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on April 2, 2007 at 8:58 PM
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gomedome
The old expression "ya don't know what you don't know" holds a great deal of truth. If someone becomes so firmly entrenched in a singular belief system, religion, or otherwise, they have a tendancy, as you stated, to say within their comfortable box. They refuse to see or even catch a glimpse of anything beyond and yes, thereby limiting their potential to learn. The world is
not black and white and the grey zone has much to offer. You're a fabulous writer!
posted by
Troosha
on April 2, 2007 at 2:45 PM
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gomedome
I guess it depends on how far & how deep u want to know & the capabilities that u have.We won't know that Mars exist if mankind don't bother to know & the strength of wanting to know make us capable to see more of the universe & the answer to life is how we see life as it is.The life we chose.The life we lead.It's ours responsibilities.Free sex,gay marriage & bla bla bla.Where does it all came from.Well religion can't lead us if we can't lead ourself.We have to fight our own war with the demon in us then we can see haven in our own home.Thanks 4 sharing.
posted by
FreeBirds
on April 2, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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A very pertinent burning question you ask, gomedome. It does make one,
I think.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on April 2, 2007 at 11:00 AM
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FreeBirds - I have to assume by the way you have worded your comment;
that you feel that there is a faith or belief system that holds all of life's answers.
With me it is not a point of contention for two simple reasons. There is not one amongst us who is completely conversant with all religious beliefs or the life guiding philosophies contained within those beliefs. Where this may beg further qualification in the statement that I have made, it also brings us to the second reason. If an individual feels that their particular set of religious beliefs does in fact hold all of life's answers, it is fair to say that they cannot possibly know the degree of what they do not know.
posted by
gomedome
on April 2, 2007 at 10:54 AM
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Seek the truth if U think that
There is not one set of religious doctrines or a belief system currently in existence that has all of the answers.
posted by
FreeBirds
on April 2, 2007 at 10:27 AM
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