From: Delvieron@aol.com
Date: Fri Mar 05 1999 - 05:03:25 MST
Is anyone interested in immortality for all?
Well, as a matter of fact, I am.
Anders, I believe you expressed the concern that the concept of immortality
for all might encourage passivity. I agree this is a serious concern. For
those who would like immortality for all, I suggest the following
philosophical stance.
1) I want there to be some agency providing immortality for all.
2) I do not have any strong proof that there is such an agency.
3) Therefore, I should have the following goals.
a) Discover a means to provide immortality for all.
b) Ensure that someone is providing immortality for all.
This, I believe, is an approach to the goal of immortality for all which
incorporates the Extropian principles of Practical Optimism and Rational
Thinking.
In a way, there is an implied agreement between those who are pursuing
immortality for all, that if I don't make it, you'll bring me back. An
existential mutual defense treaty. And the hope is, that if enough people
hold this goal and try enough approaches, someone might find a way to do.
Indeed, someone might do it before you, but until you know that, you've still
got to work on the project.
Glen Finney
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