How Stupid Are They?

[HONDO74]

I'd make the 3 of them change majors to Asian studies. I'll bet you can get a Phd in it from UCLA.

Probably be a much better Phd than African studies, as it looks like China will own our economy and the rest of the world in the near future.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I'd make the 3 of them change majors to Asian studies. I'll bet you can get a Phd in it from UCLA.

Probably be a much better Phd than African studies, as it looks like China will own our economy and the rest of the world in the near future.

"African studies."
Now, there is an intriguing concept.

And China. How significant are China's contribution(s) to the following:
Philanthropy.
Aid to natural-disaster victims (outside their borders).
Medicine.
Advance of worldwide, shared civilization.
Transportation advances.
Music.

[rogruth]

I'd make the 3 of them change majors to Asian studies. I'll bet you can get a Phd in it from UCLA.

Probably be a much better Phd than African studies, as it looks like China will own our economy and the rest of the world in the near future.

"African studies."
Now, there is an intriguing concept.

And China. How significant are China's contribution(s) to the following:
Philanthropy.
Aid to natural-disaster victims (outside their borders).
Medicine.
Advance of worldwide, shared civilization.
Transportation advances.
Music.

Probably very little but we don't really know because they don't tell us.

[Roy]

What does "Advance of worldwide, shared civilization" mean?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

What does "Advance of worldwide, shared civilization" mean?

Some advances, such a steamships and railroads, which were invented and developed in particular societies, were adopted by many countries and societies worldwide, eventually. That kind of thing is what I am referring to. Lister in England. Dr. Jonas Salk, in America. Pasteur, France. Etc. The whole world was advanced by their discoveries and studies. Part of being a civilized society is being able to develop strategies and mechanisms that help save lives and help others live safer and better quality lives.IMunHO.

Zillions of other advances, which came to be shared by many societies in the world, leap to mind, such as:
Paper (China?)
Printing.
Refrigeration.
Computers.
Micro-chips.
Flush toilets.
The telephone.
The electric generator.
Plumbing.
Clean, running water systems.

Yet, some countries/societies seem to have contributed very little , if anything at all, to the benefit of all, ostensibly, at least, and some seem to almost be living in a Stone Age.

Thus, I asked a question, to learn what others thought and/or knew on the topic I was suggesting we take a peek at.

[John Webster]

Clean running water with flush toilets is first known from the island of Akrotiri in the Mediteranian prior to 1500 BCE.

The Chinese may have been the first to invent;
paper made from pulp
printing
paper money
canal locks
magnetic compass
gunpowder
crossbows
trebuchets
silk
spinning wheel
mass produced cast metal interchangeable parts

[robert.]

They could show us how to build a boarder wall. Don't forget kites.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Nice sense of humor, Robert. You're an enjoyable fellow.

[HONDO74]

They could show us how to build a boarder wall.

Actually, they could build it for us at 1/4 they price.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

They could show us how to build a boarder wall.

Actually, they could build it for us at 1/4 they price.

Yeahbut, how soon would it need fixin' ?

[HONDO74]

They could show us how to build a boarder wall.

Actually, they could build it for us at 1/4 they price.

Yeahbut, how soon would it need fixin' ?

Depends on how fast the Mexicans can destroy it.......

[Roy]

Weren't the Chinese first with rockets? Oh, and Chinese food.

[rogruth]

Seems as if the ancient Chinese did contribute a lot but what about modern times?

[aterry11]

Always remember my fathers and G M Pullmans motto.
The Best Is Always Cheapest In The Longrun.

[up148]

Yep, as the old man in Omaha says. "Price is what you pay--Value is what you get". I've found this to be very true.

BH