When technologies first emerge, there is a rush away from government and a surge of individualism. Over time, however, the rebels tend to return to the state.

As a society, we need to think about what fairness means. Is the ability to reproduce a basic human right? Is it part of medical care? And does it extend to all people, regardless of their age, sexual preference, and health condition? Once we get even a rough consensus around this issue (even if it is forged at a state level) we can begin to craft policies that make sense. Where should we draw the line on what kinds of children people can create, and what kinds of technology they can employ? We've already said no to reproductive cloning.

If corporate profits do go down, it's highly likely that we could see the U.S. tumble into a recession.

The companies that are getting hurt are the ones like Motorola .

This is the underside of globalization.

We've reached the point where the demand for rules is about to replace the demand for chaos.