[FSUG-Bangalore] quote[OT]

[Anivar Aravind]

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> It is not a good thing to succumb to pessimism however
> worse things are. Technology (science in general) has
> always worked for the betterment of mankind.

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Dear arky,

I dont know the context of discussion. But I dont think the above is
true. We can say it only in an epistomological view. But in practice
most of the times in history technology worked to back Industry &
State. Most of the work is focused  on the marketability of
inventions. " Betterment of mankind" (as well as womenkind:-)) worked
as a good ad caption.


We are living in the age of corporate sponsored Technical research &
patented technologies..  If Technology is for the "Betterment of
mankind" why Proprietory Softwares, why GMOs (Genetically Modified
Organisms), why Patented Technologies..? Why Digital Restriction
Management..?


~ Regards
Anivar Aravind