Richard Jones on Against Transhumanism: the Delusion of Technological Transcendence

This guy is an enemy of mankind.

"We often tend to ignore people and books that we have strong disagreement with. And yet, often times it is precisely those interactions that are very productive in helping us re-evaluate our own
positions and see things from a fresh perspective" Wise words, easier said than done! That is because human nature generally lacks critical self scrutiny and would always prefer to see its own 'reason' validated then consider itself to be in error. This hubris, innate to the human condition is particularly acute when it come to transhumanism, which presupposes a biological foundation for all brain functionality and especially consciousness. Now that assumption looks like being blown right out of the water along with two thousand years of theological exegesis and tradition. For a 'singularity' of a much more profound consequence is already beginning! More at http://www.energon.org.uk

Kurzweil is definitely a historic determinist. You just have to read the cover of his book to understand that,

Enjoyed this talk very much, and all opinions are worthy of discussion. Ultimately, the proof, or otherwise, of any or all of these scientific pursuits will be in their actual application in human existence. As regards 'determinism', it can come over as a bit of a fairy godmother flashing her magic wand moment, and instantly everything is changed beyond recognition. This is the way with thinking and ideas. Reality suggests a gradual integration of the science that works, and that science itself will continue to evolve, so at any given moment, we can only give our best guess as to any particular outcomes. Imho, 'Transhumanism' is the only way that our species can survive and go forward. Without changing what we are, we will just continue repeating our behaviours until extinction overtakes us. Better to upgrade our species by intention, and that way Homo Sapiens Sapiens can be allowed to fade away :):):)