Genetically Engineering Humans

I would agree with the idea of genetically modifying people. I would agree with this because I think that all people are inherently evil. These new humans may not be as evil as humans currently are. These new humans also would not do everything on a prudential basis. They might help out other people just for the heck of it. With these new humans we as people can finally have a democracy without people trying to bring it down. The government wouldn't have to be that strict anymore because people wouldn't want to kill other people for things like property. I think that the idea of genetically engineering humans is a good one.

Concept of Time

From the people at the Petrified National Forest Park Service - One thing we deal with here: the concept of time. What would your philosopher say about how we fit into the vast time spans represented by the fossil trees found in the Petrified National Forest?




I believe humans fit into these vast time spans by simply existing. Humans are just physical objects and really have no purpose in life other than to live.  We are sophisticated machines all of whose functions and activities can be described and explained in purely mechanistic terms.  Humans are naturally equal in body and mind, no one rises above to dominate. We seek to preserve ourselves against harm and death, just like the creatures living in these vast time spans. It is our human nature to want to survive, even if that means killing others.

NM

One word that describes democracy today

Today, especially in the USA, there are democracies that give power to the people not just the leaders of the country. However, I was to say one word about democracy today, it would be useless, I believe that Monarchies are much more effective and give the leaders more power to make the decisions for their country. The decisions shouldn't be left directly to the people because they are radical and make reckless decisions for their own benefit. With a Monarchy, however, there is power placed mostly in a few groups of leaders that are to be trusted to make the correct decisions for their country.

Maciavelli

I completely agree with Machiavelli's thinking that it is better to be a feared leader than a loved leader. He believed that the most effective leader was one that was feared because they are much more forceful to the people so that they are afraid of consequences of misconduct, rather than a leader that is loved and trusted by everyone, so they think that they can get away with anything. Fear keeps the people in order, which is exactly what I want to do, due to the fact that I believe that all people are evil and can not be trusted. I feel that no person is actually loyal or feels love or favor towards one another, they are just tricking them and will soon betray them, which I am actually afraid of the citizens doing to the government. In order to keep selfish mankind in order and as civil as possible, the only way to contain them is to make them live in fear of doing anything wrong or breaking any rules.

-IO

The 1916 Organic Act

The 1916 Organic Act established the National Park Service, a government agency meant to preserve the environment and provide enjoyment to the public. To me, the use of government power is not an issue, for I firmly believe in total government control of all affairs. However, the government's purpose is to prevent chaos and violence among humans, and I am unsure of how a park service would contribute to peace. Providing entertainment and a clean environment may prevent societal chaos, but government efforts may be better invested in other causes, such as a stronger police force. I do not feel that the enactment of such measures is beyond government power, but I question how wisely the power was used.

BZ

Supreme Court Nominee (Obama)

Recently a man of great importance to the United States passed away. I am very sorrowful for the family of this man and his loved ones. I wish them the best of luck. But there is news going around about Obama not being able to pick the new candidate. I believe this is just silly. this is exactly what I warned you people about when I told you about the democracy system. I told you that it would not work out because now people are debating and arguing about a subject that could have been avoided. I think that this can be fixed by having one ruler take charge and making the decision. Your democracy America does not work. Have one ruler and your problems will fade away.  -TKS

Conformity

What would your philosopher think of the idea of conformity, as seen in books like Anthem and Fahrenheit 451?

Conformity is the behavior that is socially accepted. In Anthem, conformity took place during the use of numbers as names. In Fahrenheit in 451, conformity took place during the burning of books, since they were forbidden.

Thinking about this question, I believe that I would be for conformity because it is just human nature. People now, and even in the past, want to “fit in with the crowd” and they accept different events so then they are not the odd one out. Conformity is seen every single day, even if you do not notice it. It is in what we see as acceptable in school or work. It is how we think people should treat one another. Conformity is just the way humans are. Read my book Human Nature today!

MG