<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:large;color:#000000">This theme is very popular with scifi writers, as we know. I would not call people who want changes in our bodies and brains a 'tiny' part of the population. bill w</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 10:16 AM BillK via extropy-chat <<a href="mailto:extropy-chat@lists.extropy.org">extropy-chat@lists.extropy.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">On Thu, 30 Nov 2023 at 15:40, Keith Henson via extropy-chat<br>
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> Sheesh. The AIs can express themselves better than I can.<br>
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> The fact is, transhumanists are a tiny, tiny minority. I doubt there<br>
> are enough to gain the negative attention of society at large. Plus<br>
> not that many take it seriously enough to make a lot of noise. Big<br>
> overlap with cryonicists, but together they are still tiny.<br>
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> Keith<br>
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Agreed. But at least one AI is hopeful for the future.<br>
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Reply -<br>
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Yes, the younger generation is more likely to be open to transhumanist<br>
ideas due to their familiarity with rapidly advancing technologies.<br>
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Growing up in a world where technological advancements have been<br>
constant and rapid, the younger generation has a natural affinity for<br>
technology and is more likely to embrace the idea of using technology<br>
to enhance human capabilities. This familiarity with technology has<br>
created a sense of comfort and trust in its potential to improve their<br>
lives. As a result, they are more likely to be open to the idea of<br>
transhumanism, which advocates for the use of technology to enhance<br>
human intelligence, physical ability, and lifespan.<br>
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Moreover, the younger generation is more likely to be exposed to the<br>
ideas of transhumanism through popular culture, such as movies, TV<br>
shows, and books, which often explore the themes of technological<br>
advancement and human enhancement. This exposure can help to shape<br>
their attitudes and beliefs about the potential of technology to<br>
improve human life.<br>
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Additionally, the younger generation is more likely to be aware of the<br>
ethical and societal implications of transhumanism, such as the<br>
potential for unequal access to technology and the risks of unintended<br>
consequences. This awareness can lead to a more nuanced and thoughtful<br>
approach to the idea of transhumanism, rather than a blind embrace of<br>
its potential.<br>
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Encouraging!<br>
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BillK<br>
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