Theory Design Lab/Prime Directive of the United Federation of Planets

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United Federation of Planets

Assume there is something like the United Federation of Planets found in Star Trek movies. Assume further that the United Federation of Planets has a Prime Directive stating that full contact with civilizations unable to cope is prohibited.

Exercises

• Which faculties would make contemporary humanity able to cope?
• Which inaptitudes would make contemporary humanity unable to cope?
• What is your personal contribution to the faculties or inaptitudes?

Technological progress

In the current century humanity will make significant technological progress, which in some areas could almost be seen like receiving gifts from a more advanced society.

Exercises

• Which faculties are useful to cope with technological progress?
• Which inaptitudes could make contemporary humanity unable to cope with technological progress?
• What is your personal contribution to the faculties or inaptitudes?

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