Re: The Extropian Principles

T0Morrow@aol.com
Mon, 19 Aug 1996 23:48:46 -0400

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Max has suggested that v.3.0 of the Extropian Principles will rely on the
rather exotic-sounding acronym, BIDOITSO (Boundless Improvement, Dynamic
Optimism, Intelligent Technology, and Self-Ownership).

Because I place great importance on effective mnemonic devices, and love
wordplay, I've come up with some alternatives to "Boundless Improvement" that
preserve the phrase's meaning but provide stickier acronyms.

I offer three alternatives, together with suggested mnemonic devices:

LI = limitless improvement
SO LIBIDO!

UP = unlimited/unbounded progress/perfecting
DO IT SO UP!
UP! DO IT SO!
SO? DO IT! UP!!

BE = boundless evolution/enhancement
DO IT! BE SO!

T.0. Morrow

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