From: Natasha Vita-More (natasha@natasha.cc)
Date: Wed Jun 27 2001 - 22:09:28 MDT
At 06:44 PM 6/27/01 -0700, reason wrote:
>I had just joined this list to find out some more about the PAC after
>reading the article on extro-5 on reason.com.
Yes, I read the article as well mentioning Pro-Act.
>Would someone be kind and forward me the original announcement off-list? Do
>any of the more involved on the list have a clearer picture as to exactly
>what the principal focii of PAC will be?
The foci of Pro-Act is to review the topography of opposing groups and
individuals to the advanced technologies and biotechnologies; to develop
reliable information concerning (pros and con) specific issues hitting the
mainstream (currently: stem cells research, cloning of cells and organs,
genetic engineering, nanotechnologhy, globalization, environmental
technologies, etc.). We intend to publically counter overstated and
inaccurate claims which have been fostering fear and resentment among
people. Understanding such fear and resentment, we hope to lay to rest
some of the truly wrongful claims and to help the people see more
objectively how current fast-paced advances in both science, technology
along with human/transhuman ingenuity, flexibility and creativity, can
improve the human condition rather than endanger humanity.
>Political and legislative advocacy?
>Apolitical consciousness raising?
Both because they are interrelated, but this is not a central aim. We have
and will indeed discuss Pro-Act issues with individuals who represent
political organizations. Hopefully it will become a topic for Politically
Incorrect "-) Personally, I favor consciousness raising through cultural
means. The main vehicle to start will be our email list and Web site.
Part of Pro-Act's initial foci is available in power point at
http://www.progressaction.org/pro-act.htm. There will be an update on
strategy in a week and I'll be posting this to the list.
All comments and ideas for Pro-Act are welcome.
Thanks,
Natasha
Natasha Vita-More
http://www.natasha.cc
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