Re: The darkness and the light

Abraham Moses Genen (futurist@frontiernet.net)
Tue, 16 Sep 1997 18:57:23 -0400


Abraham Moses Genen
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Being dedicated to the future progress of humankind
should be the prime concern of all civilized beings.
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Dear Mr. Elis and other fellow Extropians:
Thank you kindly for understanding my desire for a civilized, productive
dialogue.
AMG
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From: Keith Elis ('Hagbard Celine') <hagbard@ix.netcom.com>
To: extropians@extropy.org
Subject: Re: The darkness and the light
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 2:48 AM

Abraham Moses Genen wrote:

> It seems that Mr. Elis a/k/a Hagbard, believes that my comments darken
the
> mind. Could it be that he is referring to the alternative definition and
> is simply bewildered?
> The use of the word OBFUSCATORY as Mr. Elis proffers it seems, in some
> sense, a bit sophomoric. Is it possible that despite the breadth of his
> reading he lacks the depth of perception necessary to understand my
humble
> and eglectic philosophies.
>
> I can understand as well that there are some who choose to reject
concepts
> outside their limited experience and the constraints imposed by their
> culture. There are those as well who attempt to transcend the external
> restraints or constraints of their culture and who wish to develop
greater
> understanding.
>
> Despite such bland rejection as Mr. Elis wishes to present, let us all
> (hopefully including Mr. Elis) search our minds and remove such clouds
as
> may prevent us from seing far greater realities than we have previously
> considered.
>
> Can we all say "Cogito ergo sum" and speed onward into unexplored
> thoughts?

I'll let you have the last public word on this since it's relatively off
topic.

Sorry to irk you with my unique species of sophomoric humor, no offense
meant. And you are a lyrical writer, perhaps stilted, but it sure sounds
nice. Anyway, I'll keep it above the belt from here on in.

Tabula rasa,

Mr. Elis