[extropy-chat] Coherent Ethics (To: Jef)

[Jef Allbright]

On 4/9/07, A B <austriaaugust at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Jef,
>
> I would genuinely like to understand your
> more-coherent model of ethics, especially in light of
> the fact that it has met with some agreement on this
> list. Would you consider describing it again as simply
> and completely as you can? (This is a sincere request,
> I'm not aiming to criticize your writing style). I'll
> be the first to admit that I am not naturally talented
> with complex ethical constructs. I simply want our
> future to be a wonderful place for all the conscious
> beings who can be saved, but I admit that I don't have
> an unwavering definition for what "wonderful" is. I'm
> definitely open to hearing and considering all
> alternatives models.
>
> As always, feel free not to respond if you don't want
> to.
>
> Best Wishes,
>
> Jeffrey Herrlich

Jeffrey -

I'll reply offlist in some detail as soon as I can (today or tomorrow.
I expect.)  It might be interesting and worth a few hours to step you
through it.  Of course you can also search the archives...

- Jef