Μερικές σκέψεις για τα Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα
– What is the best way for Greece to get back the Elgin Marbles?
The best way for Greece to get back the Elgin Marbles is a matter of debate and there are a few options that have been proposed:
Negotiations: Greece could negotiate with the British Museum and the British government for the return of the marbles. This could involve a loan agreement, where the marbles would be temporarily returned to Greece for a certain period of time, or a permanent return.
International pressure: Greece could seek support from other countries, international organizations, and cultural heritage experts to put pressure on the British Museum and the British government to return the marbles.
Legal action: Greece could pursue legal action to claim ownership of the marbles, arguing that they were removed illegally.
Cultural diplomacy: Greece can strengthen their cultural diplomacy and cultural relations with the UK and other countries, to promote the idea of returning the marbles to Greece for the benefit of all to promote the common heritage of all humanity.
It is important to note that the return of the Elgin Marbles is not only a matter of legal or cultural rights, but also a matter of political will. The British Museum and the British government would have to agree to return the marbles, which would require a change in policy or a change in the legal framework.
– What do you know about the efforts of the Greek Government to get the Elgin Marbles back to Greece?
The Greek government has made several efforts to get the Elgin Marbles back to Greece since the early 20th century. These efforts included diplomatic negotiations, legal action, and public campaigns to raise awareness about the issue. In the early 20th century, the Greek government established the Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles, which aimed to negotiate the return of the marbles with the British Museum and the British government. These negotiations did not result in the return of the marbles. In the 1980s and 1990s the Greek government revived the efforts to get the marbles back, and it has been a consistent campaign theme in recent years. In 2002 the Greek government created the Ministry of Culture's Directorate for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles, which is responsible for coordinating the government's efforts to get the marbles back. In 2008, the Greek government submitted a claim to the British Museum for the return of the marbles, but it was rejected. In recent years, the Greek government has continued to press for the return of the marbles through diplomatic channels, such as through its representation at UNESCO and other international organizations. The Greek government have also made use of social media and other communication tools to raise awareness about the issue and to build public support for the return of the marbles.
Πραγματικά εντυπωσιάστηκα από τη γνώση και τη σαφήνεια με την οποία μου διατύπωσε τις απόψεις του για το θέμα. Είμαι βέβαιος ότι κι εσείς θα συμφωνήσετε μαζί μου ότι αν κάναμε τις 3 αυτές ερωτήσεις στους 300 της Βουλής μας, πολύ λίγοι θα μας έδιναν τόσο ξεκάθαρες απαντήσεις για το θέμα. Αν δε ρωτούσαμε τους νέους μας, που συνεχώς τους κανακεύουμε, ακούγοντας τις απαντήσεις θα θέλαμε να αυτοκτονήσουμε.
Σας ξεγέλασα! Οι απαντήσεις δεν έγιναν από άνθρωπο, αλλά από ένα λογισμικό τεχνητής ευφυΐας, που είμαι απολύτως βέβαιος ότι θα αλλάξει τη ζωή μας στο μέλλον. Πρόκειται
With youth in our hearts and love in our souls, We chase dreams like stars, never growing old. Love is warm like the sea and life itself, It ignites us, making us feel brand new, nothing else. With each step we take, we learn and grow, Falling in love, our hearts overflow. Youth and love, a perfect pair. Together they take us everywhere. In the warmth of love, youth will never die, Our hearts beating fast, reaching for the sky. Let us embrace each moment, make it last, For in love and youth, forever we'll be cast
Πάει, αχρηστεύθηκε και ο Cyrano de Bergerac, που έγραφε ερωτικά γράμματα και ποιήματα για άλλον, ώστε να ρίξει τη Roxane. Τον ξεπέρασε ένας computer!
Υ.Γ.: Το 1966 οι Times του Λονδίνου έκαναν έναν διαγωνισμό για τον πιθανό τίτλο που θα μπορούσε να έχει η εφημερίδα το έτος 2000. Τον διαγωνισμό τον κέρδισε ο τίτλος:
Είμαι βέβαιος ότι σε μερικά χρόνια θα το δούμε και αυτό.