43 Facing the ambivalence of Kaldor's problem, assess the ideas below and share an opinion whether these considerations are relevant, useful, helpful or decisive in his reaching the final decision.
| ŒMost of the terran art is based on the struggle of good and bad, and is a history of wars – armed or ideological. Therefore, it would become a deadly danger for a tranquil and regulated society like Lassan. It’s life and further survival that we should prize, not civilisation.
| Lassans are sluggish and unambitious. They need new incentives to liven their creativity and boost civilisation.
| ŽEach civilisation has its own inner laws of evolution and development. Any alien or untimely help or information would be left unaccepted.
| The Lassan world has to have all Earth’s knowledge and art, but the access to the information banks must be only allowed to the select.
| Each society has its way, but develops under many influences of its neighbours. Terrans and Lassans are related and have common roots. They have to share their achievements.
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| ‘In the absence of historical and cultural context most works of art will prove to be beyond understanding and will remain unappreciated.
| ’Terran art’s treasure of wisdom and aesthetic beauty outweighs its negative aspects and makes them negligible.
| “Lassan society is mature enough to preserve and withstand their own values, once those were threatened, and Earth’s cultural influence would remain purely esthetical.
| ”Despite Earth’s turbulent history Earth survived and its science and culture always flourished. So would Thalassa’s.
| •Thalassa’s human population is tiny. It will never reach the critical mass, capable of taking the society to the next rung of civilisation, creating trends, theories or history making inventions. They have to be helped.
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44 Take a few minutes and write down a list of your favourite fiction books, works of fine arts, musical pieces, plays and films. Say what you love them for and share your opinion whether they would be equally suitable for the planet of Thalassa in the light of previous discussions.
45 How much is and can our society be boosted by foreign and national art and culture? Write an argumentative composition to consolidate and sum up all the previous discussions about values, art, its contents and impact on the society.
