From: Simon Smith (simon_writes@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Sep 09 2002 - 12:20:39 MDT
Max, Harvey, Natasha,
Don't get me wrong. I know all about Transhumanism's historical roots,
including the Extropy Institute's beginnings. And my recent association with
Mark Walker in Toronto has lead me to the movement's philosophical roots.
The title of my article is probably a bit strong, even sensational. In fact,
I'm sure there would be Transhumanism without the Internet. I just believe
that it would never have spread the way it has, would never have affected as
many people as it has and probably would have grown too slowly to have any
impact. But I decided "No Internet, No Widespread, Global, Fast-growing
Transhumanist Movement" was a lame title :)
Also, every Transhumanist I've met -- and over the past year I've met
many -- either discovered Transhumanism online, learned about Transhumanism
online or used the Internet to publish, discuss and promote.
And, knowing the economics of magazine and book publishing, I don't believe
Anders would have been able to publish a book resource like his Internet
resource. And I know I wouldn't have been able to create a magazine like
Betterhumans.
Anyway, I welcome all criticism and people can post it on the site if they'd
like. But I do want to deflect blame for any problems with the article away
from Anders and anyone else who helped out. It's my thesis and my
construction, and I accept all responsibility.
Best,
Simon Smith
Editor-in-Chief
Betterhumans
http://www.betterhumans.com
P.S. I'm glad I didn't have to mail this letter to everyone on the list :)
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