Let's talk about Homophobia + Aristocracy and Democracy

[Aramas]

The root of all conflict is competition for resources to propagate your DNA molecules at the expense of other propagators of different DNA molecules.

It is sometimes advantageous to form temporary alliances with other DNA molecules, but when push comes to shove, we are programmed to ensure that our code (and that of our offspring) survives.

Consequently, peace endures as long as the resources hold out.

I was surprised to learn that half the population thinks there will be a world war in the next ten years. This is totally unnecessary. We have plenty of stuff, and the potential exists to use it and distribute it more efficiently. Some billionaires might have to accept less, though.

Perhaps they could be persuaded to a more equitable distribution of resources if their choice was between "liberty, equality, fraternity" and the guillotine.

What if you don't want offspring?

[Adam Strange]

What if you don't want offspring?

@Aramas, two things.

One, your particular line of DNA will terminate. Your direct line has been reproducing for 4.5 billion years, but that's not to say it will continue to do so.

Two, you will probably die with lots of toys. (Kids are expensive, but in my own opinion, worth it.)

[Aramas]

@Aramas, two things.

One, your particular line of DNA will terminate. Your direct line has been reproducing for 4.5 billion years, but that's not to say it will continue to do so.

Two, you will probably die with lots of toys. (Kids are expensive, but in my own opinion, worth it.)

The Earth has been around that long. But I doubt Evolution has been going on quite that long. Maybe 3.2 billion years. Unless you have at least 2 kids, the same will probably happen to you, statistically.

I have thought about the DNA thing. Doesn't seem that important to me.

[Adam Strange]

The Earth has been around that long. But I doubt Evolution has been going on quite that long. Maybe 3.2 billion years. Unless you have at least 2 kids, the same will probably happen to you, statistically.

I have thought about the DNA thing. Doesn't seem that important to me.

I'd like to have more kids.