As bright as the Mayans were, it would seem that they were just intelligent enough to realize that they probably won't be around by that point & so what difference would it make if they continued it or not. Now doesn't that seem a lot more logical than everything else.
Nice one, Mick. Entertaining but with a sober journalistic eye.
ReplyDeleteMy bet goes for Pinchbeck and McKenna.
Dig Infinity,
MH
http://youtube.com/watch?v=o49KyJQl-Og
ReplyDeleteExcellent article.
ReplyDeleteIf one were to go with the end of days theory there'll be little point putting the Christmas decorations up that year.
As bright as the Mayans were, it would seem that they were just intelligent enough to realize that they probably won't be around by that point & so what difference would it make if they continued it or not. Now doesn't that seem a lot more logical than everything else.
ReplyDeleteHi Mick, here's my version of the end of the world story, plus I've just referenced you in another piece;
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http://hubpages.com/hub/Mothers-Club-In-Erdington
he's asleep again. dang!
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Mick!
ReplyDeleteSome other helpful articles on the theme:
Five Years: 2012 and the End Of The World As We Know It, by Tom King (Lawrence.com)
http://www.lawrence.com/news/2007/dec/10/five_years/
The Final Days, by Benjamin Anastas (New York Times Magazine)
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/01/magazine/01world-t.html
Newton, if you're reading this, call 911.
ReplyDeleteMick - I have just come round from a bender and feel like the world's caved in. Have a good weekend, looking forward to the next post!
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