Groups | Search | Server Info | Keyboard shortcuts | Login | Register [http] [https] [nntp] [nntps]

Groups > sci.physics > #847622

Re: there is no defense...

Cross-posted to 3 groups.

Show all headers | View raw

Am 11.03.2022 um 01:13 schrieb The Starmaker:
> https://sgp.fas.org/eprint/einstein.html
>
> https://cdn.drouot.com/d/image/lot?size=phare&path=78/101964/183.jpg
>
> Dear Friend:
>
> I write to you for help at the suggestion of a friend.
>
> Through the release of atomic energy, our generation has brought into
> the world the most revolutionary force since prehistoric man's discovery
> of fire. This basic power of the universe cannot be fitted into the
> outmoded concept of narrow nationalisms. For there is no secret and
> there is no defense; there is no possibility of control except through
> the aroused understanding and insistence of the peoples of the world.
>
> We scientists recognize our inescapable responsibility to carry to our
> fellow citizens an understanding of the simple facts of atomic energy
> and its implications for society. In this lies our only security and our
> only hope -- we believe that an informed citizenry will act for life and
> not death.


It is actually wise to avoid military conflicts altogether. but atomoc 
bombs are just too desasterous to even think about them.

They could eventually wipe out mankind altogether or destroy the entire 
planet.

But how could we avoid wars?

Well, that is actually difficult.

Most people do not think much further than their nose is long, while 
having appatite for wealth and power.

To overcome the problem, we need to think about other means to solve our 
problems than war.

War is by all possible means the most destructive activity, humans could 
possibly have.

So we need to think more in positive, creative terms, rather than to 
grab things, which are not ours.

Positive, healthy and creative actions make us benefit from our doings 
afterwards, while destruction does the opposite.

So we could try to understand other nations, rather then impose our will 
on them.

We could try to help others, rather than robbing their belongings.

We could forgive, rather than seek revenge.

And we could clean up the mess we made, rather than litter the entire 
planet with our waste.

All such things are better than destruction and could evetually prevent 
wars.

TH
> I need $1,000,000 for this great educational task. Sustained by faith
> in man's ability to control his destiny through the exercise of reason,
> we have pledged all our strength and our knowledge to this work. I do
> not hesitate to call upon you to help.
>
>          Faithfully yours,
>
>          [Thomas Heger]
>

Back to sci.physics | Previous | Next — Previous in thread | Next in thread | Find similar | Unroll thread

Thread

there is no defense... The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2022-03-10 16:13 -0800
  Re: there is no defense... Thomas Heger <ttt_heg@web.de> - 2022-03-11 08:17 +0100
    Re: there is no defense... The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2022-03-12 11:24 -0800
      Re: there is no defense... ChopSuey <ChopSuey@catfooyong.com> - 2022-03-12 19:27 +0000
        Re: there is no defense... pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> - 2022-03-12 19:43 +0000

csiph-web