tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post4932513804138222711..comments2023-11-05T04:45:10.017-08:00Comments on GALACTICA SITREP: Yee-haw!Logan Gawainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04278696479800563683noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post-65009696166538966432008-06-17T12:28:00.000-07:002008-06-17T12:28:00.000-07:00Yes, I think those are fair points. I also think t...Yes, I think those are fair points. I also think the transhumanists now look to be overly optimistic about the future. With peak oil, global warming, and food supply shortages, I don't really see signs of a post scarcity future. <BR/><BR/>But, I think Bill Joy and David Brin each make compelling counter arguments and the debate is interesting.Logan Gawainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278696479800563683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post-77116765761030741132008-06-16T20:22:00.000-07:002008-06-16T20:22:00.000-07:00http://madmonq.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/hell-is-fo...http://madmonq.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/hell-is-for-robots/<BR/><BR/>I think Warren Ellis may have a thing or 2 to say on this matter.<BR/><BR/>I love sci fi. I love the idea of robotics for medical applications i.e. limb replacement. But transhumanism makes me sick. I don't love sci fi that much. <BR/><BR/>I'd rather run around with a plastic lightsabre in a jedi costume than replace my flesh to overcome my own sense of inadequacy. Nasty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com