[extropy-chat] Wikipedia entry on the Proactionary Principle

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The Wikipedia entry on the Proactionary
Principle<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proactionary_Principle>has been
proposed for deletion on the basis of the allegation that not many
people support or have paid attention to it. The entry should be expanded 
and supporters should vote to keep it on Wikipedia. My vote: *Keep*. it is 
an important concept. Wikipedia has an entry on the
Precautionary_Principle<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precautionary_Principle>,
this article provides a needed balance.
>From the entry: Dr. Max More <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_More>, 
philosopher, authored the text for the
ethical<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical>principle that stipulates
the following:
* People's freedom to innovate technologically is highly valuable, even 
critical, to humanity. This implies several imperatives when restrictive 
measures are proposed: Assess risks and opportunities according to available 
science, not popular perception. Account for both the costs of the 
restrictions themselves, and those of opportunities foregone. Favor measures 
that are proportionate to the probability and magnitude of impacts, and that 
have a high expectation value. Protect people's freedom to experiment, 
innovate, and progress.*
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