Cyborg Buddhas & Techno-Utopian Pure Lands
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Technoprogressive? BioConservative? Huh? Quick overview of biopolitical points of view New at IEETRecent CommentsDan Kelly on 'On the moral status of humanized chimeras and the concept of human dignity' (2008 07 06) Cynthia on 'Buddhism, H+ and the Myth of the Authentic Self' (2008 07 05) Roko on 'Singularities Enough, and Time' (2008 07 03) Michalis on 'Getting Paid in Our Jobless Future' (2008 07 03) director on 'Human Genetic Enhancements: A Transhumanist Perspective' (2008 07 02) IEET Fora"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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