steve_bank
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Star Trek had the Prime Directive. It prohibited tinkering in developing cultures. No exposure to technology. It was the highest law for starships exploring the galaxy/
The prohibition was based on the fact that meddling could just as well be catastrophic in the ling run as being helpful. Cultures were to be left to evolve.
Consider a small culture in relative isolation. They have a high infant mortality rate and teen death rate.
They have a local economy a little above subsistence level, Fishing, small scale farming, and livestock. The adult population size is in balance with resources. The population goes up and down about an averafe,
Along come outside influences. Vaccinations are provided. Prenatal care is provided. Birth rate climbs above the local resources. Starvation occurs. The people become entirely dependent on assistance as population continues to grow.
Was interfering in the local situain's balance even with best of intentions moral?
A real case. A small Caribbean island had a balanced local economy. Fishing, farming, small local industry.
A regional trade agreement brought in cheap frozen chicken and other foods by ship. It ended up destroying the local economy.
The prohibition was based on the fact that meddling could just as well be catastrophic in the ling run as being helpful. Cultures were to be left to evolve.
Consider a small culture in relative isolation. They have a high infant mortality rate and teen death rate.
They have a local economy a little above subsistence level, Fishing, small scale farming, and livestock. The adult population size is in balance with resources. The population goes up and down about an averafe,
Along come outside influences. Vaccinations are provided. Prenatal care is provided. Birth rate climbs above the local resources. Starvation occurs. The people become entirely dependent on assistance as population continues to grow.
Was interfering in the local situain's balance even with best of intentions moral?
A real case. A small Caribbean island had a balanced local economy. Fishing, farming, small local industry.
A regional trade agreement brought in cheap frozen chicken and other foods by ship. It ended up destroying the local economy.