In often happens in phases, but this week various Christian sites/organizations (including large ones like below) are covering #transhumanism. Some of my work is in it: https://ifapray.org/blog/deep-diving-...
In often happens in phases, but this week various Christian sites/organizations (including large ones like below) are covering #transhumanism. Some of my work is in it: https://ifapray.org/blog/deep-diving-...
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Thank you for the link. I read it and found it to be very interesting. Coincidentally, I just finished reading two of your excellent books: “The Transhumanist Wager” (my second reading of the book) and “The Political Writings of Zoltan Istvan”. I believe that my comments below are quite reflective of both sides of the issue.
As a Christian, I believe that article goes a bit too far. Most people have accepted and may even pray for cures that are only possible by the cutting-edge research that is advocated by most transhumanists. The article is contradictory on issues such as cremation and the raising of the “body”; most religious people accept a cremation as an example. Generally, I found the article to be one-sided and lacking in reflection.
The suggestion that the technology could exceed “acceptable goals” is also a notion that does not really make sense in the world that we live in. I believe that it is only a matter of time before super-human AI is a reality. With this reality comes the concern over who gets it first; I hope that it is the team that I play for and not the enemy.
As for religion and transhumanism: I believe that there is plenty of room for religion in the movement toward transhumanism. I believe that God has provided humans with the tools and technology with a purpose. I believe that the Lord made each and every one of us; including Elon Musk (who states that he does not pray). Most religion expounds the virtues of peace and love. Think about how peaceful and loving the world could be if we eliminate sickness, disease, and have the ability to fix traumatic injuries caused by accidents. These are things that I pray for every day as do most of my fellow church-going friends. I think that proves that we are all on the same page. Don’t forget, humans once thought the world was flat (and so did the church).
In closing, let me say to you Zoltan: I am grateful for the work that you are doing. Keep up the charge. I encourage you to do your best to ensure that morality is a huge part of the equation.