Is it natural to desire freedom? Then again, what is freedom in the first place? Is freedom a commodity or is it a right? Has capitalism been the best promoter of freedom? Do I have no other business other than to ask such silly questions? (the answer is NO)
For me, freedom means the instant implementation of a new idea. How does 'instant implementation' relate to freedom? Imagine I'm in a 'non-free' world and I have this great new idea. I should probably have to grovel before somebody to make him listen to the idea, not because he has the resources to implement it, but because he is entitled by law to decide on its worthiness. Then, I should probably have to spend long hours thinking about the social implications of standing up for a new idea in a non-free world. Finally, having convinced hajar people that my idea is worthy, I should probably have to beg, borrow, or steal some resources to implement it. In an ideal 'free' world, it takes zero time between having a good idea and watching it in action.
On a parallel note, it is not Dubya who can bring freedom to the Iraqis and the rest of the (oil-producing) world. It is instead, the humble (ok, maybe not humble) chip-designer who is building those next generation communication devices that will make it possible for civilizations to converse with each other, learn from each other and finally live with each other in peace. Devices that would have been impractical to build without semiconductors such as Silicon. And for that reason, I believe that Silicon is the torch-bearer of freedom in the 21st century.
No prizes for guessing who is going to become a chip-designer. Then again, I might liberate you if you shout out the answer. (Note to Dubya: Silicon is not a Democratic Presidential candidate, or an Islamic nation. You dont have to send in (more) troops to 'Silicon').
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