Ben Hyink was a passionate transhumanist and secular activist, and an intern and intern coordinator with the IEET. He helped organize and lead the Humanity+ Student Network (H+SN) and the Chicago chapter of Humanity+, co-wrote the “Humanity+ Student Leadership Guide,”, and was the recipient of the 2007 JBS Haldane award for outstanding Transhumanist Student of the year. Having struggled with depression he ended his life last week.
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Posted by
CygnusX1 on 10/31 at 04:49 PM
This is shocking news! Having exchanged some comments with Ben only a few weeks back, I wish I could have been more perceptive of his troubles and could have helped more to give support and perhaps helped to prevent this? I guess not? But on reflection, reading his last comments here, it reads now like a cry for help?
This is a terrible outcome! This world sucks sometimes, almost too much to bear?
I did not know you Ben, but I will not forget you or your words of thoughtful integrity.
My heartfelt condolences.
Posted by
Gene Savory on 11/05 at 05:43 AM
I knew Ben through his sister, and always thought we would meet. Having dealt with depression in my family, I just never knew where the line was regarding the pain that would cause a person to make that decision to end. Now I weep.
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