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Alan Watts: Prickles and Goo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXi_ldNRNtM

It's true that the "Prickles" have caused problems. However, a tremendous amount of good has come of science and technology. Skepticism is necessary to counteract humanity's collective hubris. Morality and philosophy have their uses for this as well. However, it's high time that we asked for some epistemic rigor from the "Gooey" side. Otherwise, our society is going to drown in unarguable nonsense.




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