[MD] Biological Quality & Social Conservatism

[David M]

Hi Platt

I think I may describe the goods of our civilisation slightly differently,
but I think we can expect that the genie is not going to be put
back in the bottle by anyone. Even the most negative individuals
are much more modern and western in outlook than they sometimes recognise.
Of course, there have been great sins and failings but the
positive aspects of our western culture should be rightly appreciated
and are unlikely to be lost I think despite present problems.
If we can avoid the catastrophic risks that we do face.

David M

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pholden at davtv.com>
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Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 10:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MD] Biological Quality & Social Conservatism


> Quoting David M <davidint at blueyonder.co.uk>:
>
>> Hi Platt
>>
>> I think it goes for any of them when they are on the rise,
>> I had in mind how Roman citizenship was spread over
>> the known world. Of course they do all fall in the end, but
>> quality can still have an influence in the future, as the Greek
>> example shows. I expect there are other examples from a less
>> western perspective.
>
> Hi David,
>
> When on the rise, a civilization is indeed able to absorb disparate views
> without harming the major thrust of its growth. But when the birthrate
> of immigrants who do not share a civilization's values exceed that of the
> civilization's defenders, a decline ensues. Europe today appears to be in
> the throes of such a decline, and the U.S. appears not far behind. One can
> hope that the release of Dynamic activity from our early reliance on 
> individual
> responsibility and free enterprise will someday be appreciated for its 
> value, much
> as we appreciate Greek art and Roman law.
>
> Regards,
> Platt
>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <pholden at davtv.com>
>> To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 4:51 PM
>> Subject: Re: [MD] Biological Quality & Social Conservatism
>>
>>
>> > Quoting David M <davidint at blueyonder.co.uk>:
>> >
>> >> Hi Platt
>> >>
>> >> I think civilisations worthy of the name have always been
>> >> able to absorb new people and often this has lead them
>> >> to a new lease of life. The view you give is mere pessimism.
>> >>
>> >
>> > Hi David,
>> >
>> > Did you have any particular civilizations in mind?
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Platt
>
>
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