[ExI] Human extinction

[Lee Corbin]

Stefano writes

> [Lee wrote]
> 
>> Yes, but I don't see any way that the proselytizers do not consider
>> either themselves or their beliefs to be superior.
> 
> Yes. But the point is exactly that superiority complex does *not*
> automatically stay on the side of those who do not engage in a
> universal conversion attempt.

Right, I see.

>> It's sort of like the kid who says "My dad can beat up your
>> dad", but even when proven wrong has no lesser allegiance
>> to his own.
> 
> Yes. I do not imply anything to the contrary.
> 
>> Well, I think that it's a very hard call. Suppose that both you and your
>> genes (to speak metaphorically) agree on a thing, but "a sweet voice
>> of reason" demurs. What to do? Go with what is "rational"? 
>> Or go with a million years of survival instincts manifested in
>> your own gut? After all, sometimes the voice of reason is simply
>> mistaken erroneous, as has been proven historically many times.
> 
> Again, we are in agreement here.

Well, it appears that we are then in complete agreement! And who
says that these debates are never resolved?   :-)

Lee