[ExI] My confusion, the Kurzweil critique

[Giu1i0 Pri5c0]

Why? To transcend the bio would permit _choosing_ one's emotions. It
is then up to the person concerned to chose whether that means
transcending (in the sense of eliminating) emotions or, on the
contrary, enhancing some emotional set. I would choose to still
experience some emotions, perhaps even in a stronger form, provided
the rational I remains in control.

On Nov 6, 2007 11:55 PM, Bryan Bishop <kanzure at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tuesday 06 November 2007 06:22, BillK wrote:
> > 'Cause if you have a movement that makes people unhappy, you might as
> > well give up now and do something else.
>
> To transcend the bio would be to also transcend emotion. We need not be
> human forever-- but at the moment, yes, we still have emotions to play
> with. (I think this also covers Natasha's post with the nice reference
> to Aristotle & happiness).
>
> - Bryan
>
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