Mankind's Acheivements

Marking the landing of the moon anniversary CNN asked what do you think mankind's single biggest achievement is. So I want to know what you think.

1> All time greatest achievement

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century

4> All time worst achievement

5> 20th Century's worst achievement

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century

Being a huge fan of the space program I would say

1> All time greatest achievement Landing on the moon

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement Landing on the moon

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century None

4> All time worst achievement The Holocaust

5> 20th Century's worst achievement The Holocaust

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century That we still live blindly to our surroundings and are so easily lead astray, even with all of the new technological advances we have that give us so much more information than we ever thought we could get.

Interesting, but tough question! Naturally mine is biased towards the things I am interested in/passionate about!

1> All time greatest achievement - Travel (boat, air, land) and communications. We've expanded so much due to our abilities to explore the world and communicate with others outside of our immediate areas

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement - the automobile, the phone, or the 'net- oh yeah, and medicine

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century - Well there's not much the past 9 years that really stands out to me... the election of a minority president is huge.

4> All time worst achievement - Ever in history? Wars (including WW2)

5> 20th Century's worst achievement- I'd have to agree- the Holocaust and similar events which are less talked about

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century - War will win this one again, for me

I guess I should post my thoughts

1> All time greatest achievement - Mass production

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement - The Internet

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century - The election of Obama

4> All time worst achievement - The Gun

5> 20th Century's worst achievement - The A bomb

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century - The Iphone (I am just annoyed becuase everywhere i turn I hear about them)

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Originally Posted by TheOtherLeadingBrand

Interesting, but tough question! Naturally mine is biased towards the things I am interested in/passionate about!

1> All time greatest achievement - Travel (boat, air, land) and communications. We've expanded so much due to our abilities to explore the world and communicate with others outside of our immediate areas

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement - the automobile, the phone, or the 'net- oh yeah, and medicine

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century - Well there's not much the past 9 years that really stands out to me... the election of a minority president is huge.

4> All time worst achievement - Ever in history? Wars (including WW2)

5> 20th Century's worst achievement- I'd have to agree- the Holocaust and similar events which are less talked about

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century - War will win this one again, for me

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War is not an achievement, it is the lack of achievement, but I agree with where you are coming from with that.

1> All time greatest achievement - The written word

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement - the computer

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century - building the large hadron collider, now let's hope they can get it to work :rolleyes:

4> All time worst achievement - making biological warfare a reality

5> 20th Century's worst achievement - the infernal combustion engine

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century - the cack handed reactions to the credit crunch

1> All time greatest achievement Indoor plumbing.

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement Women's rights and the decrease in sexism, racism and inequality. We still have a long way to go, though.

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century The internet--as a means of instant transfer of information and ideas.

4> All time worst achievement: Murder.

5> 20th Century's worst achievement Holocaust

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century The "Snuggie". It's so annoying. >_> They're robes. Buy a gosh darn robe!

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6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century The "Snuggie". It's so annoying. >_> They're robes. Buy a gosh darn robe!

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Its funny I bought my mom one from bed bath and beyond for mothers day

1> All time greatest achievement Science

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement Internet

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century Nothing

4> All time worst achievement Creation of a god

5> 20th Century's worst achievement Nothing

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century Nothing

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Originally Posted by Clear

1>4> All time worst achievement Creation of a god

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Good one!!!! :gj:

1> All time greatest achievement Technology

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement Films, music, dancing

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century War on terrorism

4> All time worst achievement Terrorism

5> 20th Century's worst achievement :confused: nothing

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century Obama, because everyone follows him blindly without realizing that number 1, his skin color doesn't matter (TheOtherLeadingBrand), number 2, he's Muslim and hates America, number 3, he'll run this country into the ground.

Whoa cool questions! Let's see if I can answer...

1> All time greatest achievement: Modern medicine

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement: The Internet

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century: Relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina

4> All time worst achievement: The Holocaust

5> 20th Century's worst achievement: The Holocaust

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century: being American I'll go with... both 9/11/01 and war in Iraq

1> All time greatest achievement Freedom

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement Moon Landing

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century Election of Obama

4> All time worst achievement Development of nuclear weapons and stockpiling them enough to destroy the world multiple time over

5> 20th Century's worst achievement hmm...I don't know yet

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Originally Posted by abuja

1> 6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century Obama, because everyone follows him blindly without realizing that number 1, his skin color doesn't matter, number 2, he's Muslim and hates America, number 3, he'll run this country into the ground.

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Didn't mean to hijack the tread but everybody has their own opinion. I got nothing against that but isn't it bit extreme? He is doing pretty damn good job trying to fix our problems.

Like you say, everyone has their opinion.

It's my honest opinion, I wasn't purposefully or intentionally attacking or offending people, just stating my reasons why I believe that. I apologize that I made a mistake.

Stating your opinion is no mistake. Saying "I do not like Obama" is not bad. I do not like him either, but the masses will dictate what is actually good to say or not. (I agree with your reasons too)

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Originally Posted by icygirl

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century: Relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina

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I take it you haven't been down there recently...

It is very interesting to see how deep and also how shallow some of the opinions are on here
(mine included)

Yeah, this is good thread I haven't seen in while...keep it coming!

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Originally Posted by abuja

It's my honest opinion, I wasn't purposefully or intentionally attacking or offending people, just stating my reasons why I believe that. I apologize that I made a mistake.

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Don't apologize it all good, its freedom of speech after all. I strongly believe in that, open your mind up and let people hear your voice no matter what it is.

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Originally Posted by derrabe

Marking the landing of the moon anniversary CNN asked what do you think mankind's single biggest achievement is. So I want to know what you think.

1> All time greatest achievementtechnology

2> 20th Century's greatest achievementInternet

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Centurygetting bush out of the white house

4> All time worst achievementbubonic plauge

5> 20th Century's worst achievementvietnam

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Centuryputting bush in the white house.

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1> All time greatest achievement~ Computer/Internet. Very useful for information.

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement~ Personally, I think the phone. Many, many people have phones today and it is indeed very good to have.

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century~ Advanced technology.

4> All time worst achievement~ The creation of nuclear weapons.

5> 20th Century's worst achievement~ War.

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century~ Technology that isn't need; the iPhone, more advanced iPods, more touch screen phones, and things such as that.

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Originally Posted by abuja

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century Obama, because everyone follows him blindly without realizing that number 1, his skin color doesn't matter (TheOtherLeadingBrand), number 2, he's Muslim and hates America, number 3, he'll run this country into the ground.

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:rofl::rofl::rofl:
I hope that's a joke.
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1> All time greatest achievement: Way back! Using tools!

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement: Landing on the Moon

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century: Stem Cell Research Progress.

4> All time worst achievement: Religion

5> 20th Century's worst achievement: Probably the Holocaust

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century: The astonishing number of people against the Homosexual Civil Rights Movement

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Originally Posted by Soterios

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
I hope that's a joke.[/b]

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Hahaha, nope, I'm totally serious :P

Remember, Obama is the new religion(even if they don't realize it). people get upset when you talk about their gods like that ;)

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Originally Posted by DM1975

Remember, Obama is the new religion(even if they don't realize it). people get upset when you talk about their gods like that ;)

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Hahahaha! Unfortunately, the primary religion in my city is Obaminan...

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Originally Posted by Christina

I take it you haven't been down there recently...

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No I haven't, I guess I was taking from what I saw on TV... acts of heroism and the like. I do think it's amazing how a lot of people stepped up to help from all across the country... Even my dad (who is a therapist) was saying how he wanted to go down and offer free therapy because he has experience with post-traumatic stress disorder, he was unable to go for other reasons, but many people did go to help from all over. Unfortunately the government should have put way more money into rebuilding the city than they did... IMHO too much money went to Iraq and not enough to our own country's problems.

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Originally Posted by icygirl

No I haven't, I guess I was taking from what I saw on TV... acts of heroism and the like. I do think it's amazing how a lot of people stepped up to help from all across the country... Even my dad (who is a therapist) was saying how he wanted to go down and offer free therapy because he has experience with post-traumatic stress disorder, he was unable to go for other reasons, but many people did go to help from all over. Unfortunately the government should have put way more money into rebuilding the city than they did... IMHO too much money went to Iraq and not enough to our own country's problems.

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I will give you that. There have been a lot of kind acts from tons of people everywhere, but if you go down there today, it still looks very bad. I agree about the government not doing enough. While it seems like people have really stepped up, the reality unfortunately, is that it isn't as glamorous as the news makes it seem. Especially if you visit the surrounding suburbs. It's sad.

My statement was not a reflection of my view of Obama, but rather how far we have come in accepting people of all races, etc, that we could elect a minority president. I am white, for what that's worth. But I still am proud of how far this country has come. It has a long way to go.

1) Obama is not a Muslim
2) Even if he was, it wouldnt bother me. This country celebrates freedom of religion (or FROM it lol).
3) I doubt he hates America. I have been accused of the same, though, simply because I am opposed to war, and I don't hate Middle Eastern people. There is room in our great land for all views! I was miserable during the Bush years, and often ashamed, so I can understand how those opposed to Obama may feel now as I did then.

:)

1> All time greatest achievement: A beer can that tells you when the beer is cold

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement: Megan Fox :gj:

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century: Getting those grill marks on the Lean Cuisine Panini sandwiches

4> All time worst achievement: Those just add hot water Asian dishes that taste like wet card board.

5> 20th Century's worst achievement: Windows

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century: Croc's in mens sizes :weirdface

1> All time greatest achievement - Internet

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement - The Computer

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century - Hmm I can't think of any...

4> All time worst achievement - Murder

5> 20th Century's worst achievement - Holocaust and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima, and Nagasaki

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century - Electing George W. Bush as President.

1> All time greatest achievement = Cheeseburgers

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement = Nikola Tesla and his contributions to the use of electricity

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century = That we made it past the 20th century

4> All time worst achievement = Government sanctioned genocide abroad

5> 20th Century's worst achievement = The creation of the Federal Reserve and the Fractional Banking System

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century = Bailing out Wall Street

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Originally Posted by BrandonsBalls

1> All time greatest achievement = Cheeseburgers

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement = Nikola Tesla and his contributions to the use of electricity

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century = That we made it past the 20th century

4> All time worst achievement = Government sanctioned genocide abroad

5> 20th Century's worst achievement = The creation of the Federal Reserve and the Fractional Banking System

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century = Bailing out Wall Street

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Definitely think your worst achievements are SPOT ON...the 20th century's achievement is pretty darn close as well.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

1> All time greatest achievement: A beer can that tells you when the beer is cold

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement: Megan Fox :gj:

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century: Getting those grill marks on the Lean Cuisine Panini sandwiches

4> All time worst achievement: Those just add hot water Asian dishes that taste like wet card board.

5> 20th Century's worst achievement: Windows

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century: Croc's in mens sizes :weirdface

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Freakie frog wins... :cool:

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Originally Posted by joshn6805

bubonic plague

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:confused: That was not created by man, so how is that an achievement, good or bad?? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Jyson

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5> 20th Century's worst achievement - the atomic bombings of Hiroshima, and Nagasaki

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I always hear so many people condemn the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to this day, I do not understand it.
1st: Just as many people died just from one night of fire bombing Tokyo, yet no one mentions that. I'd rather get nuked any day than be in a fire bombing.
2nd: Bombing those two cities is what finally made Japan consider ending the war. Even after bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan still didn't want to surrender. The emperor very reluctantly decided to do it and if it wasn't for a very odd chain of events, he was about to be overthrown and the war would of have continued.
Dropping those bombs saved hundreds of thousands of American soldier's lives, as well as hundreds of thousands, if not millions of Japanese lives that would have otherwise fought to the death or just committed suicide.

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Originally Posted by panthercz

I always hear so many people condemn the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to this day, I do not understand it.
1st: Just as many people died just from one night of fire bombing Tokyo, yet no one mentions that. I'd rather get nuked any day than be in a fire bombing.
2nd: Bombing those two cities is what finally made Japan consider ending the war. Even after bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan still didn't want to surrender. The emperor very reluctantly decided to do it and if it wasn't for a very odd chain of events, he was about to be overthrown and the war would of have continued.
Dropping those bombs saved hundreds of thousands of American soldier's lives, as well as hundreds of thousands, if not millions of Japanese lives that would have otherwise fought to the death or just committed suicide.

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I believe it was the Emperor who wanted to surrender, in fact he was trying to surrender to the Russians (which is stupid) before the bombing of either city but his cabinent members were not 100% in agreeance with it. The offer of surrender to the Russians(again, stupid but they were already on the ground in mainland Japan making their way south) was carried out in secret due to the cabinet members(involving the whole overthrow thing I do believe). I did an essay on this in college and used several reports that were made by our Government after the war that pointed to an invasion of Japan as highly unlikely due to a possible surrender by Japan. But then again my brain does not exactly work as it used to anymore so I might be completely wrong on that. :)

Very true on the fire bombing of Tokyo. Many, many, many people died in those attacks.

Either way, it was the only thing we could do at the time with the knowledge we had. It was the safest bet.

ETA: As I was, they attempted to use Russia to communicate to the allies for a peace talk, not to surrender to them. I will try to find the original documents if anyone is interested.

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Originally Posted by TheOtherLeadingBrand

My statement was not a reflection of my view of Obama, but rather how far we have come in accepting people of all races, etc, that we could elect a minority president. I am white, for what that's worth. But I still am proud of how far this country has come. It has a long way to go.

1) Obama is not a Muslim
2) Even if he was, it wouldnt bother me. This country celebrates freedom of religion (or FROM it lol).
3) I doubt he hates America. I have been accused of the same, though, simply because I am opposed to war, and I don't hate Middle Eastern people. There is room in our great land for all views! I was miserable during the Bush years, and often ashamed, so I can understand how those opposed to Obama may feel now as I did then.

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I disagree, but I'm sure you disagree with my views, so, for the sake of preventing the mods' getting upset, truce? :hug:

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Originally Posted by abuja

I disagree, but I'm sure you disagree with my views, so, for the sake of preventing the mods' getting upset, truce? :hug:

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Of course! :) I was never wanting to argue anyway! :salute:

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Originally Posted by BrandonsBalls

1> All time greatest achievement = Cheeseburgers

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement = Nikola Tesla and his contributions to the use of electricity

3> So far the greatest achievement of 21st Century = That we made it past the 20th century

4> All time worst achievement = Government sanctioned genocide abroad

5> 20th Century's worst achievement = The creation of the Federal Reserve and the Fractional Banking System

6> So far the worst achievement of 21st Century = Bailing out Wall Street

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I like your logic. :)

1> All time greatest achievement = farming and food creation.

2> 20th Century's greatest achievement = the latex condom

3> So far the greatest achievement of the 21st Century = The defeat of HR669 :-P

4> All time worst achievement = Religion.. all of them.

5> 20th Century's worst achievement = overfishing the oceans

6> So far the worst achievement of the 21st Century = The Patriot Act