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Cyborg Buddhas & Techno-Utopian Pure Lands

Vince Horn

Buddhist Geeks

Posted: Jul 7, 2008

Dr. J. chats with Vince Horn of Buddhist Geeks. With radical advances in science in technology would it be possible for us to turn our world into a so-called, “Buddha Realm” or would it be more likely that we create some sort of God Realm, where awakening is discouraged because the conditions are so radically pleasant? And how specifically could these advances help us develop spiritually, on the path toward Buddhahood? (MP3) Part 2 of 3. Part 1 is here.

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Patrick • Greater, DC • Jul 8, 2008

I don't think taking a chemical therapy to make us generally more tranquil is the key. That's just messing with nuerochemical data. The key to enlightenment, as far as I can tell, is optimizing the process by which you interpret and construct reality. You'd be better off rewriting your values system to interpret your kid's behavior as less aggravating, which is an ancient technique, rather than chem-hacking your brain with emerging technologies. That said, I think there's a lot of potential here, I just don't think that was a good example. A better example might be a BCI/software/collective intelligence suite that gives us data we'd never dream of and then opens the door to our rewriting our own minds along more majestic dynamics. Good talk overall!

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