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Mhoram · 04-10-2002, 10:02 PM

For the Elves: To pursue technology would lead to what? The world we have today. The accounts of Middle-Earth put the peoples on a technological plane simular to that of Rome and Europe of the early AD centuries. The Elves were happy with the world the way it was, so why would they want to pursue technology that would change it, possibly turning it into the world we have today.

For Men: It is my opinion that all men desire a way to make themselves immortal. This goes for men of ME and men here. The only way to do this is to build or create something that will last, atleast in memory, far beyond you. With music, art, science, discovery, with these and other means men can find some way to find a form of immortality. That is, in my opinion, the driving force of curiosity that you find in men.

04-10-2002, 10:02 PM	#6
Mhoram Dead and Loving It Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The land of fast cars and loud guitars. Posts: 361	For the Elves: To pursue technology would lead to what? The world we have today. The accounts of Middle-Earth put the peoples on a technological plane simular to that of Rome and Europe of the early AD centuries. The Elves were happy with the world the way it was, so why would they want to pursue technology that would change it, possibly turning it into the world we have today. For Men: It is my opinion that all men desire a way to make themselves immortal. This goes for men of ME and men here. The only way to do this is to build or create something that will last, atleast in memory, far beyond you. With music, art, science, discovery, with these and other means men can find some way to find a form of immortality. That is, in my opinion, the driving force of curiosity that you find in men.