[extropy-chat] The Hidden Luddite was Re: peak oil debate

[BillK]

On 9/7/05, The Avantguardian wrote:
> 
> I even see the insidious tendrils
> of econonomic luddism much closer to home in the HIV
> antiviral pharmaceutical industry. It's the only way I
> can explain why after so many billions of dollars
> spent and so much knowledge gained regarding HIV,
> there is still no cure. Its because the current market
> emphasis and economic inertia is toward "treatment"
> and not cure. 

More than 20 million people have died of AIDS since 1981.
AIDS deaths in 2004, estimated at 3.1 million.

You *really* think some people are deciding not to bother finding a
cure because they can make a bit of money on the deal?

I'm glad I don't live in your alternate universe.

BillK