Extropianism
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Extropianism, also referred to as the philosophy of extropy, is an "evolving framework of values and standards for continuously improving the human condition".[1] 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 by volunteering to test new technology.
Originated by a set of principles developed by the philosopher
Extropy
The term extropy, as an antonym to "
Extropy Institute
In 1986, More joined
In 1988, Extropy: The Journal of Transhumanist Thought was first published. (For the first few issues, it was "Extropy: Vaccine for Future Shock".) This brought together thinkers with interests in
In 2006, the board of directors of the Extropy Institute made a decision to close the organisation, stating that its mission was "essentially completed."[7]
Extropism
Extropism is a derivation of the transhumanist philosophy of extropianism. It follows the same tradition – hence the similarity in naming – but has been revised to better suit the perceived paradigms of the 21st century. As introduced in The Extropist Manifesto,[8] it promotes an optimistic futuristic philosophy that can be summed up in the following five phrases, which spell out the word "EXTROPISM":
- Endless eXtension
- Transcending Restriction
- Overcoming Property
- Intelligence
- Smart Machines
Extropists desire to prolong their life span to a near-
The Extropist Manifesto was written by web entrepreneur Breki Tomasson and writer Hank Pellissier – both of whom have had a long transhuman interest – in January, 2010.[8] It details the ways in which extropism has evolved away from extropianism, while continuing to build upon its original tenets. For example, it moves away from the original Extropian Principles[9] by placing a significant focus on the need to abolish and/or restrict the current use of surveillance, copyright and patent laws.[8]
See also
- Biopunk movement
- Cyborg anthropology
- Democratic transhumanism
- Eclipse Phase, a tabletop game which uses the philosophy in its futuristic setting.
- Effective accelerationism
- Futures studies
- Holism
- Omega Point
- Meliorism
- Negentropy
- Posthuman
- Proactionary Principle
- Sustainability
- Systems philosophy
- Systems thinking
- Transhumanism
References
- ^ a b Max More (2003). "Principles of Extropy (Version 3.11) : An evolving framework of values and standards for continuously improving the human condition". Extropy Institute. Archived from the original on 2013-10-15.
- ^ Cryogenics, IPC Science and Technology Press, vol. 7, pg. 225 (1967)
- ^ Proceedings of the Fourth International Congress of Cybernetics & Systems: "Current Topics in Cybernetics and Systems", pg. 258 (1978)
- ^ Duane, Diane. "The Wounded Sky" (1983)
- ISBN 978-1584451235. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "The Alcor Team". Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Next Steps". Extropy Institute. 2006. Archived from the original on 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2006-05-05.
- ^ a b c d The Extropist Manifesto. The Extropist Examiner (blog).
- ^ More, Max (1998). "The Extropian Principles (Version 3.0) : A Transhumanist Declaration". Extropy Institute. Archived from the original on 2010-01-14.
External links
- Kevin Kelly on Extropy - Kevin Kelly at The Technium, August 29, 2009
- "Transhumanism's Extropy Institute - Transhumanism for a better future". Retrieved 1 August 2013.