Food is available, but it cannot be shipped into an area, so the people in that area suffer the consequences. – Ralph Merkle
If you look at the various strategies available for dealing with a new technology, sticking your head in the sand is not the most plausible strategy. – Ralph Merkle
If you look at the human condition today, not everyone is well fed, has access to good medical care, or the physical basics that provide for a healthy and a happy life. – Ralph Merkle
Today we see a human population of over 6 billion people, many of whom have serious medical conditions, which either cant be treated or cannot be treated economically. – Ralph Merkle