I just watched the video again and noticed early on, that he said @1:05 'We told tales about another life; the cornerstone of our civilization' This is a reference to religious beliefs and is granted the cornerstone importance. Without which, our civilization would not have evolved (possibly I'm not sure I agree). I do agree though that in times past, religious ideas have been a catalyst for our development as a species, and the development of our minds, even the development of science itself. Takeda & CCIP both made comments suggesting science and religion are the same or similar, and I assert they are not. Having similarities does not make them the same, besides the fact that the similarities are very few, and the antagonistic qualities are many.
What would happen today if we (as a civilization) abandoned scientific thinking, and all that it has given us? It is surely hard to imagine how different life would be.
What would happen today if as above, we abandoned religious thinking and all that has given us? Would the world be much different?
Opinions welcomed...
Regards, Sam.
P.S. I would like to avoid assigning abstract better/worse values to either condition
