Re: Extropian Views

From: QueeneMUSE@aol.com
Date: Fri Oct 01 1999 - 16:32:25 MDT


In a message dated 10/1/1999 7:35:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
asa@nada.kth.se writes:

<< Why do you have to make that intangible? I'm quite fond of the limbic
 system and how it functions, and I have not seen any signs that it
 should be incapable of producing the emotions we humans
 experience. Creativity is an advanced cognitive function (also very
 interesting). >>

This attitude is one I love about Extropians. It is also a great thing about
Carl Sagan.
Understanding things in a very scientific way DOES NOT mean we somehow have
ruined the mystery and joy of the planet! It in fact enhances the wonder we
see in the world around us!

Amen.
N



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