> On Mon, 7 Oct 1996 00:20:03 +0100, "Dr. Rich Artym"
> <rartym@galacta.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> > [...]
> I've had the same thought, and called it social inertia. It's why I
Memetic immunity of the majority but a few novelty-seekers has in the
past sure contributed to a society's fitness. Even in this century, large
human metanimals have screwed themselves profoundly, resulting in Mdeaths.
Conservativism comes from an attempt to shelter things in face of a savagely
storming change. A wise course, at times. But.
Local victims, of both colours there are, but on the large scale, progress
can be considered satisfactory.
> think the Singularity will not happen. Something interesting will
> happen, certainly. But it will not involve more than a small fraction
> of the population, because most people don't *like* change.
>
> So, a few people will transform themselves, then a few more, then a
> lot more - but it will be gradual: not a Singularity.
Yes.
We will see gods walking among mere men, soon.
And the surest way not to be trod upon seems to be becoming one.
The chances are sure slim. But the fun!
ciao,
'gene