Emergence - IEET News for May 15, 2008
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Technoprogressive? BioConservative? Huh? Quick overview of biopolitical points of view New at IEETRecent CommentsJANUSZ CZOCH on 'Dr. Pinker Lays the Smackdown on Leon Kass' (2008 05 14) Michael Bone on 'Is life a gift?' (2008 05 14) PhotoFan on 'Longevity Dividend Seminar Talks' (2008 05 14) scooter on 'And the Disabled Shall Inherit the Earth' (2008 05 14) scooter on 'Organization and Information at the Bedside (dissertation)' (2008 05 14) IEET ForaThoughtsurfer: Trans movies poll (1) "There are still numerous naysayers, who assert that it is wrong to "play God". Since this objection is seriously proposed by apperently intelligent people, it requires the formality of an explicit answer. At first, let us think primarily of improvement of future generations, although not excluding the question of remodelling living adults. The first and most obvious comment is that a hands-off policy does not avoid responsibility. Passivity is just one alternative among many, and it also has its consequences. To choose to do nothing is still a choice, with its advantages, disadvantages and probable sequelae. Unless these have actually been weighed, estimated and compared with alternatives, those who choose not to "play God" are choosing, instead, to play ostrich." Robert C.W. Ettinger in "Man into Superman" (1972) TechEthics News
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