[extropy-chat] Transhumanism and non-gender roles

[Spike]

> Eugen Leitl wrote:
> 
> > I'm very certain that there is empiric evidence
> > that transhumanism acceptance rate in males is at
> > least an order (maybe two) of magnitude higher than
> > women.
> > 
> 
> I'll say the obvious: speculation (for best and worse) is 
> distinctively male. You don't easily get the attention of a woman with
speculation 
> (except her attention on yourself, as a typical... male). They are 
> usually more practical, caring about what is in the present 
> and makes a difference there...

This is one that made the rounds last newtonmass:


 Do you know what would have happened if it had been Three Wise Women
instead of Three Wise Men?

They would have asked directions,
arrived on time,
helped deliver the baby,
cleaned the stable,
made a casserole,
brought practical gifts, and
there would be Peace On Earth.

{8^D

spike