Re: (off list) FW: Re: Ayn Rand and the Arrow of Time

From: Jeff Davis (jrd1415@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Jun 04 2002 - 20:29:03 MDT


--- "E. Shaun Russell" <e_shaun@extropy.org> wrote:

> ...Eli is extremely arrogant to claim that he
> *knows* how things are
> going to go, and how they will be incomparably
> better than things now.
>
> First, he needs to get a grip on reality, and second
> he needs to learn a
> thing or two about humility and tact!

I'm always aware of how young he is. And then to have
laid claim to such a huge challenge. It's a classic
case of the brashness of youth. A man's reach should
exceed his grasp. And I commend him for it.

Extropians seek to enhance their reach.

Thirty years may mellow him, or bring on the
singularity,... or not (Marvin Minsky doesn't seem to
have mellowed). Either way, while we play our part in
the adventure, he'll play his, and hopefully, "a
splendid time is guaranteed for all."

Best, Jeff Davis

      "We don't see things as they are,
             we see them as we are."
                        Anais Nin

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