Has anyone else noticed this? Footballers get paid millions, are loved and adored by the masses and treated far better than they should be for being able to kick a round leather thing. Whereas scientists are mostly paid a pittance, laughed at by the masses, treated badly and generally not appreiciated.

Lets get this clear, scientists are the people behind the medicine that keeps you healthy, the clean water in your home (along with engineers), the car you drive, the computer you use and everything else inbetween. These are the people that should get paid millions.

I know this might seem simplistic but it really seems the wrong way around to me, it reminds me of an episode of "Sliders" where they go to a world that realises the importance of science. I'm not having a go at the individual footballer, i'm having a go at society.

It really just seems like we have prioritised the wrong things.

Its because the circus is the most important thing a government can do. The masses need to be entertained so they do not focus too much on how rubbish things are, and what the gov are doing.

Thats what they call the circus, its why they have footie, or whatever.

But you are right that society is fooked, not much hope of a better tomorrow really. Serial killers joining the police do not help society, it just feeds there need to kill, and destroy lifes.

Revere scientists who wants to force evolution on our schools?

Scientists also invented the atomic bomb and chemical and biological warfare.

No thanks!

Originally posted by Lannock
The world is on the brink of disaster because of scientists. I would rather live in the stone age than be dead.

Please show me with evidene how the world is on the edge of destruction.
Not a one liner.


[edit on 13-9-2008 by ImaginaryReality1984]

Originally posted by Lannock
The world is on the brink of disaster because of scientists. I would rather live in the stone age than be dead.

The computer you typed that on appears to be working quite well, and you appear to be quite proficient in its use.

Because distractions are important to any country who intends to herd the cattle with ease, it’s not hard to figure out. I’m sure more Americans would rather see one of those games in person and get good seats than vote, I’m sure if they had a choice most would not choose voting. I’m sure many similar contrasts can be created with other countries and their popular pass times. If we are all comfortable children, nestled safely in our “parents” arms, easily amused by the “flashing lights” we don’t really stop to think, wait where did all my choices go and who has been making them for me, and wow these choices are important and I should be making them.

[edit on 16-9-2008 by rapinbatsisaltherage]

Originally posted by ImaginaryReality1984

Originally posted by Lannock
Revere scientists who wants to force evolution on our schools?

Scientists also invented the atomic bomb and chemical and biological warfare.

No thanks!

Yes because evolution is correct.

That is your opinion as it is my opinion that evolution is not correct. Evolution rides on so-called "proof" while there is none. Lots of evidence, yes, just like there is lots of evidence against evolution.

As for evidence for the world being "on the edge of destruction", watch the news bro (sis?)

Originally posted by Johnmike

The computer you typed that on appears to be working quite well, and you appear to be quite proficient in its use.

I don't deny the fact that I would miss computers as it is a big part of my job and pretty much the basis of my hobbies (pc games and websurfing), but like I said, if I have a choice of going back to a world without technology or being dead because of technology, I would dump the technology.

[edit on 17-9-2008 by Lannock]

Lots of evidence, yes, just like there is lots of evidence against evolution.

I hate to jump into this argument but:

Like what?

Are you a creationist believer? What evidence supports creationism more than evolution?

[edit on 17-9-2008 by rapinbatsisaltherage]

OK you know what, this isn't a thread about evolution. I responded to someone because they had a go at evolution but i realise now that this was simply baiting. I request everyone steers clear of turning this into an evolution vs creation thread please.

As for being jelous. I don't care about the individual footballer. Footballers are just taking advantage of the situation and i have absolutely nothing aginst them. Likewise i woudln't have anything against a scientist that makes a ton of money.

This is a rant against society being the wrong way around, as the thread title says, it has zero to do with jelousy and me to do with the idea that if we embraced science as it should be embraced, then as a species we'd be far further along.

I mean look at the USA's DARPA department. They fund anything and everything, they understand all sorts of things can be found out with experimentation. I'm sure they have discovered all sorts of wonderful things and yet all of that will be classified and our scientific knowledge will be stunted.