[extropy-chat] Edge: Thank Goodness! By Daniel C. Dennett

[Russell Wallace]

On 11/3/06, Ensel Sharon <user at dhp.com> wrote:
>
> If Dennett is such a fucking genius, why doesn't he recognize the problem
> of labeling things "thoughtcrime" ?  Further, how dare he suggest that I
> do anything with my time and kilowatts, or dispose of my own property in
> any way, other than exactly as i see fit ?  The notion that he would
> impose upon others some kind of minimum acceptable level of function and
> efficiency in their thoughts and actions is absurd.  If certain time,
> energy and kilowatts belong to me, I will dissipate them in any way I see
> fit, and as efficiently as I see fit.
>

Seconded. This sort of junk from people like Dennett is exactly isomorphic
to "it's a mortal sin to deny the existence of God" from religious
fundamentalists, only the labels have been switched around.
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