Would you accept a peaceful, but boring life?

[Rainbow]

Quote by: castille Let's say you get your favourite form of government. Socialism, fascism, democracy, libertarianism, etc. And let's say that government finally solves all the world's problems. The sacrifice, then, is that there are no more challenges. Everything is 100% perfect. You are given a secure (if somewhat boring) job. Your life under the new regime becomes perfect, so you don't need to improve anything. Would you accept this sacrifice for a perfect world?

No challenges <---> No creativity <---> No progress.
A world of stagnacy, followed by systematic alienation, degradation, ect. and Mankind ceases its existance, one day.

There is nothing "perfect" in the world we live in, except for :
- mathematics (with some "restrictions")
- our dreams

IF I "eject" my own ego for the "peace of mind"s price, then :
- who am I ?

[Prometheus]

Well said. If you want to get darwinian about it, we would stop evolving, because conflict and struggle is one of the major selective factors.

[castille]

Quote by: Prometheus Well said. If you want to get darwinian about it, we would stop evolving, because conflict and struggle is one of the major selective factors.

In that case, with all the emphasis on peace and cooperation in schools over competition, we're not evolving much.

[Prometheus]

Yah, if we want optimum evolution, we should have a society with more sharp edges and fewer safety rails.

I propose a ban in all protective devices, from safety goggles and groin cups to baby-latches and traction tape! Down with OSHA! Let the accidents begin!

Or something...