IN CONGRESS, SOME UNSPECIFIED DATE IN THE FUTURE The unanimous Declaration of the new posthuman civilization We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men human beings sentient beings of human-level or greater intelligence are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, the Designer of the Simulation in Which We Find Ourselves, or a universe-intrinsic […]
A convergence of emerging technologies and emerging possibilities lies at the heart of this, the greatest period of transformation in human history. Our world is changing in ways that are difficult to predict; sometimes even difficult to imagine. Accelerating technological change may soon alter our world beyond recognition…and maybe that’s a good thing. Join […]
Image via Wikipedia This piece is a Speculist Fourth of July tradition. Happy Independence Day, all. IN CONGRESS, SOME UNSPECIFIED DATE IN THE FUTURE The unanimous Declaration of the the new posthuman civilization We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men human beings sentient beings of human-level or greater intelligence are […]
In light of these developments, we have no choice but shut the Speculist down for a week or two and then re-open as (I’m guessing) a celebrity news and fashion tips site. It’s been a fun ride!
In light of these developments, we have no choice but shut the Speculist down for a week or two and then re-open as (I’m guessing) a celebrity news and fashion tips site. It’s been a fun ride!
Image via Wikipedia College Crunch presents the top 10 Most Technophobic Movies, with some completey expected entries, some fairly obscure material, and a least a couple surprises. Those of us more favorably inclined to technology often take issue with the technology-bashing that goes on in such films (while otherwise greatly enjoying many of them.) But […]
Or at least so says NPR. Great to see SIAI getting this kind of national attention.
Or at least so says NPR. Great to see SIAI getting this kind of national attention.
That’s the answer. The question was: What’s the word for the terrible realization that we might not be living in special times after all? I’m having a lot of fun checking out Quora, by the way. If you stop by, look me up.