Extropianism

Transhumanism's Extropy Institute - Transhumanism for a better future. Extropianism [W] Extropianism, also referred to as the philosophy of Extropy, is an evolving framework of values and standards for continuously improving the human condition. Extropians believe that advances in science and technology will some day let people live indefinitely.

An extropian may wish to contribute to this goal, e.g. by doing research and development or volunteering to test new technology. Extropianism describes a pragmatic consilience of transhumanist thought guided by a proactionary approach to human evolution and progress. Originated by a set of principles developed by Dr. Max More, The Principles of Extropy,[1] extropian thinking places strong emphasis on rational thinking and practical optimism. Technological utopianism [W] In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, several ideologies and movements, such as the cyberdelic counterculture, the Californian Ideology, transhumanism,[1] and singularitarianism, have emerged promoting a form of techno-utopia as a reachable goal.

Cultural critic Imre Szeman argues technological utopianism is an irrational social narrative because there is no evidence to support it. He concludes that what it shows is the extent to which modern societies place a lot of faith in narratives of progress and technology overcoming things, despite all evidence to the contrary.[2] History[edit] Technological utopianism from the 19th to mid-20th centuries[edit] Extropian and Transhuman Web Sites. Home > Introduction > Possible Futures > Extropianism > Web Sites Drop down the page to the sites Last Updated: Saturday, 27-Jun-2009 22:35:47 PDT Some terms, from the Extropian Lextropicon EXTROPY -- The extent of a system's intelligence, information, order, vitality, and capacity for improvement.

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