Our Character, Our Future: on Technology

Regulate “offensive violence” on TV, not all violence

TV shows that wallow in mindless materialism, and that encourage people to believe that sexual gratification, a fancy house, or a fine suit of clothes are worth more than family, friendship, or moral integrity, encourage violence. Any system to empower parents ought to involve a ratings scheme that allows parents to deal with these things, too. The present movie rating system isn’t perfect, but it helps. The media moguls will howl, but parents who care will be grateful.

Explore space to fulfill our sense of purpose

With this is mind, I hope the recently released Stafford Report will help re-energize America’s long-term commitment. The report presents four plans, including a Mars exploration project and a human outpost on the moon. A major flaw in the report is the failure to provide cost estimates.. We should keep our hopes in the heavens but our costs down to Earth.