by thesummerking

From what I understand of transhumanism -- as it is held in the "mainstream" -- its logical conclusion is vastly different than my own.

There seems to be an underlying assumption that humanity has not and therefore cannot make it. And, since humanity has seemingly destroyed any hope of biologically evolving as a species, our only hope is to inject our consciousness into machines. If you are at all interested in pop culture and what it projects onto and into people, you can see how we are being groomed for this idea as well.

However, as I said: I disagree this is the only way out of our current predicament as a species, as I am sure many of you do as well. We have not fully understood our human capacity for greatness. With so much ability to destroy, it is my hypothesis, that we have just as much ability to create. I do not think our story is over and that it would be a great unnecessary tragedy to give up our humanity when we have not fully possessed ourselves as individuals or as a species.

I have spoken with a few people about these things and many people see no other option. However, these are the same people who think that the "super"natural has no credence. That there are not sixth senses, that Olympians and geniuses are not examples of the potential humanity has etc.

I would like to have an honest discussion about another direction for transhumanism.

Note: I am not against technological progress in any way. However, I do see us as a species who need to mature more before we implement such changes. We cannot even agree to save our planet or to act correctly in the face of obvious injustice.

Thank you.