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Re:We Are the Threat: Reflections on Near-Term Human Extinction by yesenadam on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @02:56AM (#16418572)
Just a 'political problem'?! That means, what—the only thing stopping it is all the millions of people who think it's a bad idea? Not sure what you mean 'not a resource issue'. 'We have the technology' I guess.
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Re:We Are the Threat: Reflections on Near-Term Human Extinction by tremon on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @05:51AM (#16419333)
the only thing stopping it is all the millions of people who think it's a bad idea

Yes, basically.

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Re:We Are the Threat: Reflections on Near-Term Human Extinction by yesenadam on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @05:12AM (#16419156)
Am just genuinely wondering what you mean, "it's a political problem". Sorry, I'm no expert. An explanation would be helpful, thanks downvoters or others.
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