Re: First CYBORG lives...

From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Thu Apr 19 2001 - 01:27:53 MDT


From: "John Marlow" <johnmarlow@gmx.net>
> This path holds the promise, perhaps, of enormous human benefits.
> The acts themselves are, pardon me, evil. No question.
> What you have here is ends-justify-the-means rationale. Any pet
> owners here? What would you think of the same being done to Fido or
> Princess?

It all depends on whether Fido or Princess enjoy the transition or not.
With the proper drugs and treatment, a cyborganized Princess might be
delighted to kick ordinary Fido's butt (and Fido's owner too).

> Or to you for the benefit of a more evolved species, hmm?

Same disclaimer: It depends on whether a more evolved species can render the
transition enjoyable enough to overcome objections.

> This kind of work, if continued, is going to polarize as no other
> issue yet seen. Count on it.

Polarization has its own special charm too. Don't forget, obliterating
polarity is a hallmark of entropy, not extropy.

Good night,

--J. R.



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