From PZ Myers:
Whoa, that’s right. In this incredibly advanced science fiction civilization, they have “bacta tanks” that can heal massive damage, they have amazing knowledge of the nervous system to the point that they can build neurally controlled prosthetics that are indistinguishable from the biological version, but somehow a Space Princess with access to the resources of an entire planet doesn’t even get an ultrasound to determine that she’s carrying twins. This makes no sense. They clearly must have the technology; they have life form scanners and the ability to clone people, which implies a deep knowledge about reproductive biology.
Which means they must choose to reject the use of common, trivial technology to benefit women’s reproductive health.
What could cause people to reject the use of simple medical procedures to save lives? One thing that I can think of: religion.
Wow. I didn’t realize this was such a slow news day…
Thank you, T. Paine
As I understand it, these guys have death stars that destroy planets.
OR
They have the power to destroy death stars.
I get confused about which.
Either way, we should pay attention.
By the by, a friend, a fellow Methodist, tells me he and a Catholic friend had an awkward moment at a Star Wars convention. Someone greeted them with “May the Force be with you.” Both reflexively answered “And also with you.”
The power of religious ritual.
“Someone greeted them with ‘May the Force be with you.’ Both reflexively answered ‘And also with you.’
Now THAT is funny! 🙂
Friends, family, and co-workers often forget that I am hilarious.