[ExI] Economic liberalism vs. conservatism: Why the debate here?

AlgaeNymph algaenymph at gmail.com
Thu Feb 24 06:12:54 UTC 2011


On 2/23/11 5:54 AM, Eugen Leitl wrote:
> Moral high ground = negligible impact. But lots of
> points for style, I grant you that.

Thanks.  :)

> Transhumanism is just a word. You need a list of specific
> activities.

Noted, I'll see if I can break it down.  Making healthspan indefinite, 
making gender change easy, enabling DIY projects that'll break the 
monopoly of Big Pharma.

> Equity? Explain.

Making sure everyone gets the toys, not just the rich.

> Anti-corporatism is a pretty small niche. Still, maybe possible to ride
> that. There are a some people who're unhappy with sustainability as
> promoted by classical environmentalists. Pushing sustainable technology
> would be a (small) niche.

Better than nothing.



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