To: AntiGuv
In my guess, the three pillars of our future society will be: fusion power, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology. Those three make sense. However I suggest a fourth (unless it's already covered by nanotechnology) -- a reliable source of fresh water. Unless we can perfect something that can affordably convert sea water to fresh, we may hit a barrier to future population growth.
Also, I think your essay is good enough that you might consider posting it as a stand-alone thread.
899 posted on
08/21/2005 6:09:06 PM PDT by
PatrickHenry
(Felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas. The List-O-Links is at my homepage.)
To: longshadow
900 posted on
08/21/2005 6:09:44 PM PDT by
PatrickHenry
(Felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas. The List-O-Links is at my homepage.)
To: PatrickHenry; Torie
That's an interesting thought. I've never posted a vanity, but if any topic demands it, this is it! I'll give it some thought after I finish up with the remaining questions from Torie. Speaking of which, I won't get a chance now to post the rest until tomorrow evening. Farewell till then!
PS. Yup, a reliable, adequate source of fresh water is definitely crucial. Yet another discussion unto itself! Hmm.. I'll have to think about how I would concisely phrase the 'fourth pillar' if need be.
901 posted on
08/21/2005 6:58:22 PM PDT by
AntiGuv
("Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick)
To: PatrickHenry
Unless we can perfect something that can affordably convert sea water to fresh, we may hit a barrier to future population growth. Hot so!
That's what Evolution is all about.
Drink whatcha got or DIE!
911 posted on
08/22/2005 6:30:43 AM PDT by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going....)
To: PatrickHenry
Unless we can perfect something that can affordably convert sea water to fresh, we may hit a barrier to future population growth. NOT so!
That's what Evolution is all about.
Drink whatcha got or DIE!
(Well; H is close to N.)
912 posted on
08/22/2005 6:31:25 AM PDT by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going....)
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