War on Science, 3

Reading eco/liberation theologian, Leonardo Boff, I am inspired to make my War on Science a trilogy.

The first article, Weather: The Hour of Reckoning, is a summary of an article by Waldemar. It starts by saying, "Some say, especially in the wealthiest countries, which create the most pollution, that technology will solve the problem of global warming. That way, they will be able to continue spending and living with abandon, as did the ungodly people of the times of Noah." Clearly, technology won't save us. He goes on, "Others, more sensible, talk of attitude changes and worry about the poor countries that are, to begin with, the most vulnerable. The solution could be to reduce growth in the wealthy countries, and to stimulate the development of the poor, to reach a common point of sustainability. But, who believes in that? Is it not easier that a camel pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich to enter the kingdom of reason?" Despite efforts, the rich-poor divide is increasing, and we seem unable to stop it. And further, the rich are building more and more defences, to make sure that they retain their wealth, even though this will take more and more human sacrifice (and we thought the collapsing Mayan's were ignorant, when their priests increased human sacrifice!). And his conclusion? "Could it be that climate change is the whip of God, who will reestablish justice, if only temporarily? What could not be done through reason and love, will be done, with great suffering for all, through the great and eternal laws of nature." Could it be that civilisation collapse is Gaia's/God's will, and ecological disaster is the tool? And that those who are working to change and keep the civilisation are working against God, prolonging and perpetuating the evil that Gaia hates?

The second article is Nanotechnology: ¿the «Little Brother»?. In this article we are told about the potential threat of nanotechnology. "But hold on," I hear people say, "Isn't nanotechnology one of the richest sources of potential medical healing? Can't nanotechnology be used to cure diseases that nothing else can?" Maybe. But it's clear from those questions that people believe what they're told about it, and forget to think further. For example, history also tells us that advances in technology are also/first employed by military powers. The potential damage that nanotechnology could be used to do is not, and never will be, worth the medical benefits. Never. Boff writes, "Nanosensors that now control all the processes of the so-called «intelligent agriculture» could be used to control persons and populations. It could be the enthronement of the «Little Brother», performing the functions of G. Orwell's «Big Brother.» Since they are invisible and microscopic devices there is no defense against them."

We must end technological development, and we must assist the collapse of the civilisation.