Superhumanism is one of the interests of the pre-university students I know. He tries to find out how to change his personal ethics with technology. To this end, an objectivist group of our members convened a breakfast meeting at a problem resolution meeting in Denny, attended by eight objectiveists. Our students achieve objectivism through a series called "Fantasy Fiction" from
Sword of truth from
[Author Terry Goodkind] It supports Ayn Rand's objectivist philosophy.
Superhumanism assumes the feasibility and desirability of chemical, genetic or mechanical enhancement of human life. Related concepts include eugenics, artificial intelligence, technical singularity, and the idea of evolution through natural selection. We unanimously agree that religious believers find that all or most of these concepts are offensive and dangerous, including arrogance [man confused with God] to existentialism [maniac destroyed by machines].
As with any effort, there is a risk to your values. Anyone who acts can sacrifice the values of others. Every unfavorable result is the result of what engineers call a failure mode. The wise objectiveists examine the dangers one by one, just like engineers who apply new technologies. Objectiveists weigh the consequences and uncertainties, plan to eliminate or mitigate them, and ultimately balance the relationship between benefits and dangers to achieve the best solution. Some decisions are easier than others. Sometimes the answer is "no."
As an example of an almost imperceptible chemical enhancement, it has great potential to improve the lives of college students, off-road truck drivers and warriors, considering eliminating the need for sleep. It turns out that there is a drug that can do this: Orexin A, a naturally occurring human hormone, can reverse the effects of sleep deprivation in monkeys. Its use is forbidden in humans. Its impact on higher functionality, such as creativity, is unknown. If it is available, for example $400 per dose, the cost is too high for most people. But it is coming soon.
In addition to the ancient science fiction novels ["Star Trek" explores superhumanism in all its forms and meanings], there seems to be little discussion about superhumanism abroad today. This may represent an opportunity for a blog. People can write about Snaps, Borg UAV, Dr. Dystrom's MX computer, Khan Nosinger and his superman tyrant, Vidian, holographic doctor and robot called data . Oh, no, sorry, that would be Trekkers.
As one of us said, the rest of the people silently agree that it is likely that the transformation of human technological change will be slow due to the promotion of market and personal values, and they will appear sufficient as long as they are not imposed on us. natural. In the end, it is not forcing us. It seems to be an afterthought, except that it is the most important condition for all and the most questionable condition. It depends on the freedom to leave the arrangement, no matter what it is.
One of us who is optimistic about the power of naked thought suggests that reading it is a good idea by reflection. This is David Deutsch's from
Unlimited start from
, got praise in its Amazon.com review [I checked it]. One of them claimed that "some of the impressive types of potential developments discussed in the book include building space stations in deep space, immortality, and creating a more open, tolerant and free society." If Germany can clearly state the last two decisions In the first one, isn't that important?
On the other hand, I get good authority from the Internet [some people think that they may become self-conscious], "Supermanism is a completely slow movement, including Star Trek nerd, comic book geeks and other various kinds of loser.. ."
God. Not open and free at all.
Orignal From: Objectivist Superhumanism: The Philosophy of Futurists
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