Wrong, not just as easily. The way we do things is mostly influenced by our emotions and urges. The orange toddler isn’t an asshole because he chose to be that way, he’s an asshole because of his neurology and life experiences.
Animals are aggressive and selfish, with certain exceptions. We will not easily change that. Sure, we could build a different world, but only if we can cast off our base urges first.
To become a part of a fully federated EU? I don’t think so. I would love to be an EU member, but I wouldn’t want to stop being Canada either.
I’ve often dreamed of a world where there are no countries, just a single global government. I think it would be great, but I don’t think it’s realistic at this time. We’d need to undergo a lot change before that could become feasible.
Another issue I would have is not being able to control our foreign policy. Canadians have seen first-hand just how dangerous it is to get in bed with the united states, and we can’t afford to go back to that. If we became a single unit, we’d be beholden to any relationships made with the u.s., which is unacceptable.
We wouldn’t want to become dominated by them again, so we couldn’t surrender our autonomy. I would very much like to join the EU, but I would not want to give up my national identity either. I’m not some ultra-proud patriot, though I do love my country. I’m just not content with the idea of not having control over what affects us.
I love Europe and I hope we can become closer friends, but I wouldn’t be willing to surrender our autonomy completely.
You mean a trillion more? They’re already paying that just to have a military.
I would alter that slightly and say “flies into a building”
I would say mostly, not overwhelmingly.
That’s kinda what they do, no?
I’ve been imagining him as a demon. Imagine he was in a movie, playing a demon. Imagine the makeup the team would apply to his face. Can you picture it?
I love watching people stand up for their morals. It makes me feel less alone.
Oh geez. That’s not a great development.
How about those who attack, harass and intimidate anyone? What about a law that says you have an automatic probation period. If you’re not a citizen, any law you break results in deportation?
If you go to another country, you better make damned sure you obey the law and behave in a civil manner. If I moved somewhere, I would fully expect to be thrown out when I behave like an idiot.
Neurology is a funny thing.
Not that I’m aware of. I’ve known some shady characters, a few went to jail for robbing a gas station. I don’t know of anyone being extremely violent, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.
Yep, they tend to do that sort of thing. What a horrible way to behave.
I have no idea what that means.
What I don’t get is why everyone seems to think NATO is doomed. Yes, the u.s. is the largest military in it, but we can continue on without them. We won’t have the same power, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be valid any longer.
It’s just like a band where one member leaves: you can still make music.
I don’t blame them.
Why would you be using AI in the first place?
Good thing I’m still not interested in buying one, eh?
Natural doesn’t mean peaceful or pleasant. Nature is jam packed with violence and conflict. The universe is an exceptionally violent place, that is natural.