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To: Bread Upon The Water who wrote (125229)	11/20/2009 8:19:33 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) of 543103

"It's there whether we accept it or not. " My argument, such as it is, is that whether or not the "norms" of a society allow it to profit from science, those who use it (where and when it is available) will live better (assuming they aren't killed by the troglodytes) than those who ignore it. That really was pretty much my whole point. That people can ignore science is a given; but imo people ignore it at the expense of their well being. That is not to say I think science alone is important- I value many forms of learning. One thing I do not value, though, is ignorance. I've never bought the myth of the noble savage, because I'm not much of a romantic. Science is important to me because I like the fruits of science. I suppose it would be fascinating even if it wasn't so conducive to my comfort and entertainment- but since it is both fascinating and practically contributive to my happiness, how could science not be important to me? It is important to most people- but sadly, many people are so ignorant they do not realize it.

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