Re: How do you calm down the hot-heads?

From: BJKlein (bjk@imminst.org)
Date: Wed Aug 20 2003 - 09:26:06 MDT

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    Robert J. Bradbury said:

    >But I am *not* suggesting that in typical conversations that one get
    >into these concepts or the concepts of an "afterlife". If it facilitates
    >the evolutionary process, let people believe in an "afterlife", let people
    >believe in "death", and just move people up to the lifespan-extension bar.

    Thanks Robert,

    I agree with your assessment on the outset. Your experience is extensive
    and your judgement sound. Extropians seek to create a better world and
    your pragmatic advice is likely the best approach at this point in time.
    With a broad audience, starting from a common thread and then working
    outward by measured steps is logical.

    On the other hand, how would you approach this topic when speaking to a
    group of people already in agreement that life extension is good, yet they
    are still not totally sure as to why living forever may be important?

    As founder of the Immortality Institute, which hopes to be at the leading
    edge on this type of issue, I appreciate your help.

    Bruce Klein
    http://www.imminst.org

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