I was worried reading this as I went until finally at the end you recognized that the environmental movement was not successful. It is looking to me like this next battle is heavily favoring the combined human/machine group already. They will have most of the money and will be far smarter (by the combining). Although they appear to be well outnumbered (like the non-environmentalists far outnumber the environmentalists), their superior intelligence and resources should steamroll the humans-only group. Personally, I don't have a side. But, I am 100%+ in favor of letting those that want to become part machine do it without interference. Regardless, you are right David - this is the great battle from here on. Will be interesting to see what the next great battle will be after this one. As the story goes, we may not know exactly what all weapons will be used in World War III, but do know what will be used in World War IV.
Thanks for reading. As you say, the machine coalition has lots on its side; including the capital and technology. If people want to merge with the machines, I think they should be allowed to do that. But I also hope we find a way for people who want to remain human to do that.
I definitely agree with that. I certainly would oppose forcing everyone to become combos. As my wife reminds me, for those who are Christians, this machine thing is the devil and it won't happen per the Bible. Not bringing religion into the discussion, but I will say it will be nice if that religion is right so humans can stay humans if they prefer such. Tolerance is always so important and needed! Keep up the great work, David.
Nice, challenging thinking David and I agree. As George Mann comments below, conservation has not really achieved what it hoped to (in some areas it has - you can see White Tailed Eagles over Sussex now which was unthinkable 50 years ago). But in many areas not at all - ie destruction of primary rainforest. Its worth analysing why the environmental movement has failed to convince so many humans of the need to act on it. There may be clues for the next conservation movement.
I was worried reading this as I went until finally at the end you recognized that the environmental movement was not successful. It is looking to me like this next battle is heavily favoring the combined human/machine group already. They will have most of the money and will be far smarter (by the combining). Although they appear to be well outnumbered (like the non-environmentalists far outnumber the environmentalists), their superior intelligence and resources should steamroll the humans-only group. Personally, I don't have a side. But, I am 100%+ in favor of letting those that want to become part machine do it without interference. Regardless, you are right David - this is the great battle from here on. Will be interesting to see what the next great battle will be after this one. As the story goes, we may not know exactly what all weapons will be used in World War III, but do know what will be used in World War IV.
Thanks for reading. As you say, the machine coalition has lots on its side; including the capital and technology. If people want to merge with the machines, I think they should be allowed to do that. But I also hope we find a way for people who want to remain human to do that.
I definitely agree with that. I certainly would oppose forcing everyone to become combos. As my wife reminds me, for those who are Christians, this machine thing is the devil and it won't happen per the Bible. Not bringing religion into the discussion, but I will say it will be nice if that religion is right so humans can stay humans if they prefer such. Tolerance is always so important and needed! Keep up the great work, David.
The “New Amish”.
I think a renewed wave of interest in the Amish way of life is coming
I totally agree with the idea that the self is the site where “conservation” efforts need to be taken now. Thanks for this post.
Thanks for reading Gregory. More on all this coming soon.
Nice, challenging thinking David and I agree. As George Mann comments below, conservation has not really achieved what it hoped to (in some areas it has - you can see White Tailed Eagles over Sussex now which was unthinkable 50 years ago). But in many areas not at all - ie destruction of primary rainforest. Its worth analysing why the environmental movement has failed to convince so many humans of the need to act on it. There may be clues for the next conservation movement.