[extropy-chat] Questions About Real People

[Giu1i0 Pri5c0]

1.	What first attracted you to transhumanism?

That thanshumanism is radical common sense (relatively) free from
preconceived ideas arising from the cultural heritage of past centuries,
welcoming radical change when it may result in a better life. Take
immortality (biological or cybernetic): in the past since there was clearly
nothing that we could do about it, thinkers have elaborated several ways to
deceive ourselves into accepting death as something good. Now we see that
perhaps we CAN do something about it, so we should discard previous
thinking.

2.	To you, what is transhumanism’s most important principle?

That we can and should use radical technologies to improve the well-being of
all conscious beings, regardless of preconceived ethical objection (NOT
regardless of real if-then practical considerations).

3.	Do you identify with a specific branch of transhumanism?  Which?

I don't think transhumanism has branches. Transhumanism defined as in my
answer to 2. can coexist with many different systems of thought. I think
those who say "I am a X (libertarian, socialist...) transhumanist" should
really say "I am a X AND a transhumanist".

4.	Whose writings on transhumanism, or related principles and topics, have
most greatly influenced you?

Non-fiction: Kurzweil - Fiction: Egan

5.	Do you have a religious affiliation?  If yes, which religion and how
strongly do you adhere to it?  If no, were you formerly?  If you were
formerly religious, what caused you to change?

I have no religious affiliation, but take religious and spiritual issues
seriously: "There are more things on Heaven and Earth..."

6.	What sort of impact does transhumanism have on your daily life?  Your
life in general?

The only impact on my daily life is that I dedicate part of my time to
trying to be an active member of the transhumanist community. No other
impacts that I can think of.
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