Where is technology leading humanity? Doom or salvation?

Are we destined to destroy ourselves? Will robots take over the earth as depicted in The Matrix and The Terminator. Will nanotechnology transform everything into grey goo? Or will Artificial Intelligence lead us into an enlightened sigularity? Personally, i think it could go either way.

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"How do you stop sectarian violence in Iraq?"

The number of Iraqis fleeing their homes to escape sectarian violence has doubled in less than a month reflecting a sharp worsening of the security situation across the country.

About 11,000 families, or roughly 60,000 people, have now been forced from their homes, compared with just over 30,000 in late March, a government official said on Thursday.

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July 2004 was a month of unprecedented growth for the Wisdom Project. The factors that contributed to this growth were: moving to a faster server, better advertising, and site design enhancements. I am now preparing our first world wide press release covering the topics listed on the front page. Thank you to all our new members and let's all get ready for more explosive growth to come.

The purpose of the Wisdom Project is to foster and promote wisdom. What does the search for wisdom have to do with politics and activism? How can discussion in a forum possibly lead to a better world?

The desperate state of our world calls us to action. Each of us has a responsibility to try to help at the deeper level of our common humanity. Unfortunately, humanity is too often sacrificed in defense of ideology. This is absolutely wrong. Political systems should actually benefit human beings, but, like money, they can control us instead of work for us. If with a warm heart and patience we can consider the views of others, and exchange ideas in calm discussion, we will find points of agreement. It is our responsibility-out of love and compassion for humankind-to seek harmony among nations, ideologies, cultures, ethnic groups, and economic and political systems. When we truly recognize the oneness of all humankind, our motivation to find peace will grow stronger. In the deepest sense we are really sisters and brothers, so we must share one another's suffering. Mutual respect, trust, and concern for one another's welfare are our best hope for lasting peace.

Of course, national leaders have a special responsibility in this area, but every individual must also take the initiative, regardless of religious belief. Just by being human, by seeking to gain happiness and avoid suffering, you are a citizen of this planet. We are all responsible for creating a better future.

-The Dalai Lama in How to Practice The Way to a Meaningful Life.