[extropy-chat] Wikipedia entry on the Proactionary Principle

[Natasha Vita-More]

Keep!

But, what is the exact procedure for keeping?

Thanks,
Natasha

At 05:36 AM 7/17/2005, Giu1i0 Pri5c0 wrote:
>The Wikipedia entry on the 
><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proactionary_Principle>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 
><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precautionary_Principle>Precautionary_Principle, 
>this article provides a needed balance.
> >From the entry: Dr. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_More>Max More, 
> philosopher, authored the text for the 
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical>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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Studies of the Future, University of Houston
President, <http://www.extropy.org/>Extropy Institute
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