Scott Badger wrote:
Hmmm... <drums fingers on desk>... That's actually a pretty good
objection. Maybe an alternate version would be a good idea. Still, as
a slogan, I think the first version is slightly better.
>
> Congratulations Eliezer. And you thought we would would reject you?! I,
> too, greatly enjoyed your banner. Just one section concerns me a bit,
> though. Call me skittish or nit-picky, but how do we reconcile the recent
> discussions of how Extropians embrace the principle of "non-initiation of
> force" and your phrase, "WE will drag this planet, kicking and screaming,
> into the awesome and unknowable FUTURE." I wonder how lay persons are
> likely to react to this statement. Might I offer, "WE will lead this planet
> into the awesome and unknowable FUTURE." I'd buy one with that edit. Keep
> the copyright. What do you think?
Finally, and most importantly, "lead" isn't quite as vivid as "drag,
kicking and screaming". I can't think of an equally good phrase offhand.
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