16th May 2005, 01:09 PM
There in lies the problem. The realisation that for yourself that you look for a scientific truth compared to what other cultures spiritual beliefs are. Eg. that 'our evidence of your culture suggest that you arrived in this country x thousands of years ago' to which is replied 'you're wrong as our stories tell us we have been here fore ever'. Ethically do you have the right to destroy others belief systems? Worst case of unethecal behaviour was a anthro couple working in Vietnam (just pre-war). He was studying how the weapons trade affected local tibes and their economies (tribal gun running).
He woke one morning to find all the men and boys had disappeared as well as his girlfriend (latter found executed in paddy field). Turns out that not only was she an anthro but also moonlighting for CIA. No ethical issues for her as she was doing what was best, in her eyes, for her country.
He woke one morning to find all the men and boys had disappeared as well as his girlfriend (latter found executed in paddy field). Turns out that not only was she an anthro but also moonlighting for CIA. No ethical issues for her as she was doing what was best, in her eyes, for her country.