What would you save from our civilization?

[Humboldt]

I thought this might be a good place to ask this question:

If you knew the Earth and mankind were about to vanish, and the only thing left would be ten sheets of paper, what would you write down?

I was thinking I would write down some basic mathematics and geometry information etc.

The idea is that these pages would be the legacy of mankind.

[Tassadar500]

[Donegeal]

The US Constitution (including the Bill of Rights) is it could fit. How big are the sheets of paper? Can we use both sides?

[Donegeal]

Originally posted by Lord Nuclear

Dancing is fun, but he is a settler and not a chieftian. I learn from my mistakes.

[Nacht]

Originally posted by Donegeal


Dancing is fun, but he is a settler and not a chieftian. I learn from my mistakes.

Actually settler << chieftain, still you're right the dancing gets old

[MrFun]

The Declaration of Independence

The United States Constitution

Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural speech

Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural speech

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

[DRoseDARs]

He's been around since Dec2001, so he doesn't necessarily qualify for the honor.

[DRoseDARs]

Originally posted by Nacht


... the dancing gets old

Unwashed heathen

[Donegeal]

Originally posted by Nacht


Actually settler << chieftain, still you're right the dancing gets old

Really? I don't know anymore. It was so long ago for me...

[MrFun]

It was a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . . . . .

[Donegeal]

Ah, no. I was living down the street at that time...

[MrFun]

you lie -- reveal your true self

[Humboldt]

Thanks for the dancing

I guess the pages are standard letter size and only on one side And no microprint!

The idea of recording the foundation of U.S. government is interesting. I would also certainly rank it as a significant human achievment. I would tend to choose something more representative of all mankind.

[DerSchwarzfalke]

What do the dancing smileys mean, anyway? Educate this unwashed exile.

EDIT: I also want to ask why my profile is not recording any of the posts I have made?

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Humboldt
Thanks for the dancing

I guess the pages are standard letter size and only on one side And no microprint!

The idea of recording the foundation of U.S. government is interesting. I would also certainly rank it as a significant human achievment. I would tend to choose something more representative of all mankind.

What United States accomplished in its history with the American Revolution and the Civil War are both potentially representative of all humanity in terms of liberty and equality.