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| Subject: | Re: [socialcredit] A New Look -- Wally comments | | Date: | Wednesday, June 1, 2005 15:15:28 (+1200) | | From: | W. McGunnigle <wmcgunn @.........nz>
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Hi Tim
I accept the valid point that the Chinese also subscribe to
the "Work Ethic" as a measure of usefulness to humanity. I was thinking only
of the consequences that the "Work Ethic" had created for Western Societies.
I do however question the validity of your statement about it preceeding the
Celtic mode of living by a millenia. My research on that issue indicates the
two civilisations are approximately as old as each other. Although, in all
fairness, the Chinese culture developed writing at an earlier stage than the
West. The earliest written work from western cultures arose during the
Sanskrit civilisations of the middle east. Celtic societies predate these by
about 700 years, but were an oral society. Paradoxically they were exquisite
metal workers particularly in Silver and Gold discovered from artifacts
recovered from gravesites. They also used Iron, Copper, Tin and Lead.
Chinese are also inveterate Gamblers, and games of chance and betting
are an integral part of Chinese culture. I have not yet determined whether
this characteristic is endemic to the whole human race or whether it is
limited to affluent societies. The evidence on the matter is inconclusive.
Some very poor societies have complex and ingenious methods of indulging in
games of chances. Speculation of the Stock Exchange is one of the most
interesting factors in this world-wide phenomena. Did Douglas have any views
on the matter? I haven't found any references to this aspect of financial
dealings among his commentaries as yet. Can you enlighten me?
William McGunnigle
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