Suppose we DO leave them alone, which I DO believe is best for all, what societal effects would we be able to measure from afar? What of the Singularity, whose emergence is in less than 34 years? How will the Singularity effect the third world of today? Will they be sufficiently "caught up" in the next 34 years to deal with it?
I think the conceptualization of the Singularity generates many more questions than it will answer.
Last night's Grammy Awards show was unusual. There were 109 Grammys given out, but only 11 during the show. That left three hours plus for performances. Lady Gaga was very good, while Mick Jagger was okay..., but Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand were both missing the old punch they used to be able to deliver. Am I disappointed that Justin Bieber was snubbed? Probably not, but I'm not sure I understand the political ramifications that caused that to happen. The winner is an unknown to me. For the most part, it was pretty enjoyable, but at NO time were the previous 98 (non-televised) awards revealed. I would probably characterize it as a disappointment except for a few high points...
In Memoriam
With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed. Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey", died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started.
How Valentines Day Originated:
Ancient Times: The beginnings of the holiday started with a dissident tribe of pagans, later identified as a band of Republican Presidential Candidates. At that time Hallmark cards were not able to use the modern techniques of printing such as ink jets and lasers. Instead the company used the blood of goats of dogs as primitive forms of ink. To keep the locals unsuspicious of their capitalistic exploitation of the holiday they presented the dead animals as a sacrifice to Lupercalia. Also the origins of dominatrix and sadomasochism are seen at this time when young men would use the hides to whip the infertile women of the town asking them “Who’s yo’ daddy?” 
Modern Times: Today children and lovers celebrate the holiday together. Children give candy hearts either for the sugar high or a peck on the cheek behind Mrs. Weidlemeyer’s classroom. On the other hand, lovers exchange chocolate hearts. They become disillusioned, thinking that on that night, instead of performing the act of sex, they will delve into the art of making love. Lovers fill every restaurant in town, leaving singles to make reservations even at the drive-thru line at McDonald's.
