There's also the "retreat to commitment"--going to a previously-prepared
position in order to win an argument. Lists tend to foster that, sadly.
Natasha Vita-More wrote:
>
> At 09:38 AM 9/1/01 +1000, Russell wrote:
>
> >What worries me, however, is that I've seen on this list an extraordinarily
> >high level of impatience with, and lack of imaginative identification with,
> >other people's current and historical sufferings.
>
> I think there is some truth to what you are saying. Not because this type
> of unimaginative thinking represents the character of list members, but
> because the nature of email lists provoke a sense of abandonment coupled
> with a sense of nonconformity.
>
> I would prefer to converse with those who have a tempered understanding of
> those we may not share our particular ideological or philosophical views.
> Emphasizing the humanity in transhumanity is a positive stance which can
> only benefit our growth and a wider acceptance of our ideas.
>
> Natasha
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