Jan 19 2010, 12:52 PM
QUOTE(azarimy @ Jan 2 2010, 08:12 AM)
science was born out of rationalism. rationalism born out of the need to understand the surroundings. necessities brought over creativity, and creativity utilizes science to develop technology.
there are a few things that MIGHT be absent on pandora.
rationalism is something that is not clearly defined. they also have little need more than they already have. just like the tribes in rural areas currently existing in malaysia, australia and much in afrika. we have the technology to help them, but some still prefer to live in their old ways.
imagine if an alien landed in afrika (and did not come in contact with other parts of the world), they might assume that earthlings are just as primitive as we see the na'vis
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The movie Avatar, in my opinion, is kinda a reflection of the above. Why? first of all, the Na'vi are contended with their existing technologies, i.e. the bow and arrow. They don't need gas stove, computer and such. And even is Egwa is like a supercomputer that demands balance, I believe that the advancement towards developing technologies comes from the very mind of individuals that thinks and rationalises that they are better way to do things.there are a few things that MIGHT be absent on pandora.
rationalism is something that is not clearly defined. they also have little need more than they already have. just like the tribes in rural areas currently existing in malaysia, australia and much in afrika. we have the technology to help them, but some still prefer to live in their old ways.
imagine if an alien landed in afrika (and did not come in contact with other parts of the world), they might assume that earthlings are just as primitive as we see the na'vis
.And another thing, it is such movies that makes us think further and deeper. Example? Star Wars movies and Astro Boy. Those kind of movies enabled inventors and scientist alike to emulate devices and advancement to better (or suffer) our lives. PErfect example, handphones. A lot of Sci-fi had some sort of communication device. Thus the birth and evolution of the gadget itself.
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