Posted by shar on August 22, 2000, at 2:26:38
In reply to Re: perspective » emily, posted by Cam W. on August 22, 2000, at 0:28:25
I love it when there is a big thunderstorm, or a volcano goes, or tornadoes, or hurricanes, or tsunamis. Nature is the most imperturbable and powerful force I can think of. (Needless to say, I do not love the results of storms etc. in which people can be hurt!)
I always find it amusing when people are at work on a way to "control nature," and I really dislike it when people anthropomorphize nature--the angry storm or punishing weather, etc. Like nature has thought this out, and decided to "unleash her vengeance" on the town of Abilene with a tornado. And if someone is hurt they are "her victim."
That's why I liked Jurassic Park so much. It chronicles humans and our arrogance ("we have every detail covered") while showing us what just one little thing here, and one little thing there, can make happen; not with vengeance but just because that is how it goes. Chaos theory again, and the unpredictability all around us. And, if you apply that on a global scale to nuclear reactors, genetic fooling around, etc. I think we are just asking for it!
Oh well-I just get excited over the ultimate power. I know just where I stand with Ma Nature, and she's not in a harness.
Shar
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