Re: Technology vs. culture

From: Chuck Palson (cpalson@mediaone.net)
Date: Fri May 19 2000 - 10:25:40 BST

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    "Wade T.Smith" wrote:

    > On 05/19/00 09:43, Tyger said this-
    >
    > >they invented a telephone for
    > >the prime minister office which will operate in accordance with jewish law.

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    > Ah, but this is simply an application of a technology within cultural
    > parameters set by a belief system- the belief system itself did nothing
    > in the way of bringing this technology into existence.

    I disagree. Beliefs motivated ("moved") the change. Beliefs are always the
    movers of change. Wade - I would love to hear what you say about my
    widget/wizzer thing.

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    > - Wade
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