I think religions have by far the most extensive set of prior claims relating to trying to save large numbers of people—or the world. Comparisons seem inevitable.
In the past, most with such beliefs have been delusional—suffering from hubris—and have subsequently been proclaimed false messiahs. This raises the issue of how best to avoid that fate.
I think religions have by far the most extensive set of prior claims relating to trying to save large numbers of people—or the world. Comparisons seem inevitable.
In the past, most with such beliefs have been delusional—suffering from hubris—and have subsequently been proclaimed false messiahs. This raises the issue of how best to avoid that fate.