01-31-2010, 07:36 PM
It seems to me that if the reason these aliens actively avoid infringing on free will is indeed because of their inherent power in the situation, for example just by being aliens. Then each of us when acquiring power will come to a point where they also have to actively avoid infringing on free will themselves.
I'm all for personal empowerment. I'm all for sharing opinions. But infringement by ignorance is also infringement, and we know from history that this is one terrain where humanity has proven itself to more than capable to mess up. Every dictator in this world considers himself enlightened. If absolute power corrupts absolutely then why are we different? Should we not take the example of our space brothers? As long as we have no power this question is not relevant. But as soon as we acquire it we must ask it. There are most definitely human beings infringing on the free will of others. The assumption that we cannot do the same seems unreliable to me.
Good intents such as basic rights tend to erode in this world unless we constantly reinforce them. If you choose to pursue a path of power, how would you reinforce this? I think it needs to be more than an intent it needs to be part of the behavior. Just like our space brothers are constantly making a big deal of this.
On our path to Godhood not only Gods inherent qualities and benefits will gradually become ours. But certain responsibilities come with this package. Omnipotence requires a firmer grasp of our true intent and purpose than any mortal could contain.
So I think a path to power means we will will forever have to be vigilant not to impose on others. But this should definitely not be a reason not to set out on it.
I'm all for personal empowerment. I'm all for sharing opinions. But infringement by ignorance is also infringement, and we know from history that this is one terrain where humanity has proven itself to more than capable to mess up. Every dictator in this world considers himself enlightened. If absolute power corrupts absolutely then why are we different? Should we not take the example of our space brothers? As long as we have no power this question is not relevant. But as soon as we acquire it we must ask it. There are most definitely human beings infringing on the free will of others. The assumption that we cannot do the same seems unreliable to me.
Good intents such as basic rights tend to erode in this world unless we constantly reinforce them. If you choose to pursue a path of power, how would you reinforce this? I think it needs to be more than an intent it needs to be part of the behavior. Just like our space brothers are constantly making a big deal of this.
On our path to Godhood not only Gods inherent qualities and benefits will gradually become ours. But certain responsibilities come with this package. Omnipotence requires a firmer grasp of our true intent and purpose than any mortal could contain.
So I think a path to power means we will will forever have to be vigilant not to impose on others. But this should definitely not be a reason not to set out on it.