[extropy-chat] Politics: Transhumanist Social System

[John Calvin]

Suggestion for core value.

Personal Choice.

>From Extropian Principles 3.0
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6. Self-Direction — Seeking independent thinking, individual freedom,
personal responsibility, self-direction, self-esteem, and respect for
others.


Extropians see personal self-direction as a desirable counterpart to
open societies. As culture and technology present us with an
ever-expanding range of choice, self-direction increases in
importance. We decide for ourselves in what ways to change or to stay
the same. ...
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While not everyone may feel that the whole of the extropian principles
fits into their >H beliefs, Self-Direction or Self-Determination seems
to be a pretty important core value.


While a great deal of Transhumanist dreams center around future tech,
it seems a central tenant is or ought to be Self-Determination, and
the development of the tools and ideals in order to maximize available
options.

Let there be uploading, and longevity, and brain-machine interfaces.
Let there be gene thereapy, and cloning, and concious evolution.
Let there be SI, and Space ships, and dogs as smart as humans.
Let each person choose for themselves what kind life they want to
live, and form the relationships and communities appropriate to their
choice.