Pertaining to Mr. Russo's comment below, I'd have to call it the polar opposite of "crazy" thought; in fact, he's sanely lit upon THE stumbling block of our times (and of times past). The planet spirals down into a stall while its most-capable inhabitants continue arguing over the length and coarseness of invisible beards. Those with rational agendas will keep working towards ways of leaving this burned-out husk behind, to better infest other worlds and start the "skimming" process anew. My only hope is that theistic foolishness can be held in check long enough for science to put together what's needed for a serious stab at humankind's desire for terrestrial continuity. That being said.....for me, it's not a fanciful question of "WHAT if I could", but "whether I WILL". WILL I openly and honestly inquire as to status-quo "beliefs" and the childish competitions they breed? WILL I marshal my intellect and channel what resources I can into a future of OUR making (rather than rank-and-file servitude within the dreamworks of something else)? WILL I, in essence, change the course of things to come? Many a jarring shove will be called for, but THAT'S where the true challenge resides, and that's what I'm determined to be a part of.
