Ok,
I know I've brought this issue up once before. At that time
only two people responded. Hopefully this will generate
more responses this time:
On a daily basis I do my best to maintain a practical
optimism. Beyond this however, I can't help but play out
what I see are likely U.S. scenarios *if* certain things
happen:
Here's the scenario:
Ok, this is *not* an optimistic scenario. I more than most
people I know Want an optimistic scenario. Yet I can't help
but feel the above scenario is a likely one.
I'm posting this on the extropian list, because you guys are
the most intelligent and informed people I know, who also
share my transhumanist aspirations. I look forward to your
comments, critiques and dissections. I hope there is
something I'm missing in this "big picture". I more than
anyone want to be wrong about this. Should I be paranoid,
or are optimistic times more likely?
Paul