[extropy-chat] Why "Commandments"

[Olie Lamb]

On 9/29/06, Damien Broderick <thespike at satx.rr.com> wrote:
>
> At 10:08 PM 9/28/2006 -0700, spike jests
>
> >The ten suggestments?  Somehow that just lacks the
> >punch of the original.
>
> Yes. Getting rid of punches is a great idea.
>
> Getting rid of moral commands from above is a great idea. Getting rid
> of the far too definite *the* and the far too limited *ten* are great
> ideas. Getting rid of *Way* would be good, too, although that seems a
> touch less pernicious. "Some suggestions," yes indeed. "A few
> recommendations." "A mixed bunch of hints, clues and possible
> shortcuts, offered IMHO; check my credentials with people who know
> me." Like that?


Indeed, it would be challenge  enough to create a list:

"Generally-agreed Extropian Ideas"

--Olie
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