Yes, I'm working my way through it. Interesting!
Conservative-y observations 1) Traditions that survived for many generations probably brought at least some benefits to some people; 2) Any persistent conflict of interest that hasn't already been solved probably won't be solved by this generation, except by new technology.
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That's why I said 'probably'
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Corollary to point 1: If a new idea hasn't been tested on at least a small scale to see if it actually works without creating more problems than it solves, then don't try it on a large scale. Programmers learn this early on; progressive activists usually never learn it.
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By traditions that brought some benefits, are you referring to slavery, excision, sati or human sacrifice ?
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Did you read the bit about 'benefits to _some_ people?'
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I always say this. So many of the perceived problems of today will be solved by the technology of tomorrow.
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I arrived at point 2 recently via my own line of reasoning. For ex. the abortion debate will continue until we have the tech to seamlessly remove fetus from the mother and develop it independently in lab.
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3) STOP CHANGE!!!
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