[ExI] Natasha's Response re: Libertarianism, Extropiansim &Transhumanism

[Max More]

I'll have to limit myself to commenting on just one point here.


>
> > Would it be fair to say Natasha, that since you do not like the idea of
> the
> > Singularity, that this is the one main area that you are in disagreement
> > with the Extropian ideals?
>

You seem to hold the mistaken belief that Extropian ideals involve believing
in or seeking a Singularity. That's not the case and never has been. Some
self-identified extropians expect a Singularity, but many of us do not. I've
argued that a Singularity is unlikely several times in both talks and
essays. For instance:
http://strategicphilosophy.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-fast-will-future-arrive-how-will.html


--Max


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