Fw: Soleri

Andrew Soule' (nihil311@imap3.asu.edu)
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:51:23 -0700

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From: Andrew Soule' <nihil311@imap3.asu.edu> To: 'extropians@extropy.com' <'extropians@extropy.com'> Date: Wednesday, September 16, 1998 10:46 PM Subject: RE: Soleri

I noticed a comment about Soleri's work and just wanted to add = something. Although his writing is a bit too vague at times he has a = lot of value to offer Transhumanist philosophy. Not only are his = architectural and communal goals pretty much aligned with the focused = evolution of mankind, (and in a way overlooked by a lot of = individual-oriented rationalists), his theological framework <uh oh> = helps make sense (a little) out of western eschatologies (Christianity = especially). Now, I have had trouble critically analyzing his work of = this nature, but it does offer some perspective (if it is lacking in = scientific support). Also the Paradox Seminar at Arcosanti has been = host to many Nanotech and advanced Computer Science gurus among other = 

intellectual leaders.                       Anyway I hope some of this =
is relevant :)
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Anyone?

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From:=20 Andrew Soule' <nihil311@imap3.asu.edu>
= To:=20 'extropians@extropy.com'=20 <'extropians@extropy.com'>=
Date:=20 Wednesday, September 16, 1998 10:46 PM
Subject: RE:=20 Soleri

I noticed a comment about Soleri's = work and just=20 wanted to add something.  Although his writing is a bit too vague = at times=20 he has a lot of value to offer Transhumanist philosophy.  Not only = are his=20 architectural and communal goals pretty much aligned with the focused = evolution=20 of mankind, (and in a way overlooked by a lot of individual-oriented=20 rationalists), his theological framework <uh oh> helps make sense = (a=20 little) out of western eschatologies (Christianity especially).  = Now, I=20 have had trouble critically analyzing his work of this nature, but it = does offer=20 some perspective (if it is lacking in scientific support).  Also = the=20 Paradox Seminar at Arcosanti has been host to many Nanotech and advanced = Computer Science gurus among other intellectual=20 leaders.           = ;           =20 Anyway I hope some of this is relevant :)
 
Anyone?
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