Re: Extropian Views

QueeneMUSE@aol.com
Fri, 1 Oct 1999 18:32:25 EDT

In a message dated 10/1/1999 7:35:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, asa@nada.kth.se writes:

<< Why do you have to make that intangible? I'm quite fond of the limbic
system and how it functions, and I have not seen any signs that it should be incapable of producing the emotions we humans experience. Creativity is an advanced cognitive function (also very interesting). >>

This attitude is one I love about Extropians. It is also a great thing about Carl Sagan.
Understanding things in a very scientific way DOES NOT mean we somehow have ruined the mystery and joy of the planet! It in fact enhances the wonder we see in the world around us!

Amen.
N