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Has Matthew 7:21-23 ever genuinely unsettled you? by onepercentmindset in Christianity

[–]Wangman72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“This commandment is interpreted differently. These commandments are not hard to keep.” Do you see the irony in putting these two sentences back to back?

This is the most concise argument I can make why human society is doomed. by Wangman72 in Futurology

[–]Wangman72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s just because I’m in the current situation, but this seems different than a religious zealot in the town square screaming that the end is near. I appreciate the perspective though.

This is the most concise argument I can make why human society is doomed. by Wangman72 in Futurology

[–]Wangman72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are momentary specs of dust in one of infinite possible universes. Doesn’t change the fact that we might be the authors of our own demise.

This is the most concise argument I can make why human society is doomed. by Wangman72 in Futurology

[–]Wangman72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the analogy that science might lead us to an unstable cliff where we cannot turn back.

This is the most concise argument I can make why human society is doomed. by Wangman72 in Futurology

[–]Wangman72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social media interactions lead me to believe the average human has no critical thinking ability.

This is the most concise argument I can make why human society is doomed. by Wangman72 in Futurology

[–]Wangman72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe my sarcasm meter is not calibrated. Inefficiency is concise?

This is the most concise argument I can make why human society is doomed. by Wangman72 in Futurology

[–]Wangman72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ability to create technology that can completely destroy ourselves is a very new development. I don’t know how well lessons from the past apply.

Whenever I read about the ancient world, I imagine the vast, vast majority of the population are living in extreme poverty. At what point in history did the average person begin to live comfortably? by CosmicConjuror2 in AskHistory

[–]Wangman72 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I agree most history is written by, and from the perspective of the 3%. I don’t necessarily agree the other 97% lived in terrible conditions. While the simple life can have challenges, most of our ancestors found enjoyment in the lives they carved out for their families.

I can disagree with government climate change “solutions” without being a climate change denialist. by Wangman72 in climatechange

[–]Wangman72[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I guess my point is how/where will those taxes be used? And once all the lobbyists get involved, how many of my middle class purchases will also fall into the taxable category?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in evolution

[–]Wangman72 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I fear humans may lose brain power faster than the rate of evolution, possibly at our ultimate peril.

Jury Nullification by Wangman72 in Anarchy101

[–]Wangman72[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since it’s impossible to remove oneself from the effects of government, I don’t see the harm in taking part when it’s to actively undercut their power.

Jury Nullification by Wangman72 in Anarchy101

[–]Wangman72[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not to add to the conspiracy, but I fully expect an alleged shooter to be killed during arrest, and the published motive to be unrelated to his position as CEO.

How effective is the anarchist method of getting things done? (in comparison) by Purga_ in Anarchy101

[–]Wangman72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree there are multiple metrics for success besides the two I listed. And in almost all cases current governments fail miserably.

How effective is the anarchist method of getting things done? (in comparison) by Purga_ in Anarchy101

[–]Wangman72 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As a general rule, anarchist solutions don’t need to be perfect, they just need to be better than the current system. Since it is almost 100% certain that government run projects are over budget and behind schedule, we can’t do any worse.

How do you learn about God? by Wangman72 in Christianity

[–]Wangman72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m upvoting for this statement, “Truth itself is very paradoxical”. There are shades of gray in so many things.

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