Re: [tied] Scientific Nationalism?

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From: Che

To: cybalist@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 8:48 AM

Subject: Re: [tied] Scientific Nationalism?

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And one more thing, in case you are against the very concept of nation, what do you propose, then? Clans? Families? Isolated individuals? How do you keep this way of live you have? This whole system? without nations? (and I'm not stating anything, just asking...)

 

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[PCR]

It may not surprise you to learn that many Americans (US variety) believe nationalism can be a positive force for progress.

 

If one has a healthy attitude towards one's self, it is only natural and sane to primarily identify with those who share the same passions and prejudices.

 

It is the competition between groups that has guided evolution; and if we think that intelligence applied to societal problems is helpful, how can anyone of even moderate intelligence condemn the mechanism of group selection as irrational.

 

 

Pat

 

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