> Anders Sandberg wrote
> > As I see it, we need to find ways of making extropianism or
> > transhumanism as emotionally fulfilling as it is intellectually
> > fulfilling. I think it can be done, but it is an unusual (i.e. new)
> > use for psychology and critical thinking to come up with it.
I for one get great "emotional" satisfaction from the immortalist/
transhumanist/atheist complex, and I bet that some others here do
too. It is logical after all, as transhumanism has many of the
components of religion, only based on reason. What we need
is a flashier image, and some genuine >H pride to replace the
impotent relativism that is often seen on this list. Say it loud:
>H and proud! ;-) Being sure of your thing and letting everyone
know is the key to succes.
> Dopamine. If we master ways to create the right dopamines, one
> should be able to control ones religious beliefs, and sexual orientation
> for that matter. Consider: there is a special kind of dopamine that
> is associated with religion. I once could literally make myself high
> without ingesting chemicals, but by... well never mind how. But if
> we could make a pill that releases those feel-good chemicals without
> resorting to religion, well, there you have it. Seems like we should
> be able to figure out which dopamines go with which activities, and
> arrange for them to be released whenever it is appropriate. Then
> perhaps Extropianism can be made as fulfilling as religiona and love.
> spike