Ethical Implications of the Noosphere on Individual and Social Consciousness | |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 21008556 United States 10/03/2012 01:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Pro: Properly implemented the noosphere could make direct democracy a practical possibility. However as Mark Twain pointed out "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." I might add, ask questions, and do your own research before placating your consent in the box. As 2000 shows our votes don't really matter much anyway. Con: Without proper safeguards against misuse there is potential for grave abuses by nefarious agendas to 'hack' the noosphere, infringe upon personal privacy, and manipulate individual and personal thought & consciousness. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 21008556 United States 10/03/2012 01:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Con: Could potentially exasperate mental health disorders. Pro: It will be harder to lie, which is more often than not a good thing. Con: Potential misuse by predatory marketers to manipulate individual/global consciousness, emotions, and impulses. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 21008556 United States 10/03/2012 01:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Con: Being that the noosphere is by definition a statistical measurement of the collectivize consciousness (which is really just the zeitgeist, or some of the parts), is this something that one can simply opt out of? What implications does this have on ones lawful right to make an informed, conscious, and free decision to participate? Con: Potential health affects of the wireless energies necessary to make this information 'non-intrusive'', which is yet to be shown. Con: potential misuse by political, military, and government apparatus. By broad casting ceertain frequencies for example it could bring a sense of false well being for placation, or incite a mob effect. Case and point: Where is the public discussion about this technological marvel? It is already in place and there is zero public discussion. This is disheartening as it makes one wonder if there are indeed nefarious purposes reserved for this noosphere. |
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