July 12th, 2008 by Neo
It has been a long while since I have blogged. Sorry to all, I have been working on several projects. I will do a better job maintaining this blog. Anyhow, I have been working on how to popularize the transhumanist belief through music, video, and wear. I don't know if it will be successful but I will do my best. I hope to find others to work with.
Back to the question. Why Are We Here? As many transhumanists believe its up to us to answer that question. We will decide our fate. When I was seven years old I looked at my grandmother who was the dearest person in my life and I started to cry because I knew that she would one day die. I made her promise that she would not. She promised she wouldn't. She died 5 years ago. She was very religious and at peace with her beliefs. I was ok with it because I knew nothing could be done. We did not have the knowledge we have now. People accepted death because they had to.
My point, we have to popularize transhumanism because this is our fate. Some of us will not make it through this battle but we will at least have had the ability to push humanity forward. I use the term "Neosapien" because to the word means "New Human". I'm not saying we are more special or elite than others, but we will be judged as having those beliefs and I say let it be. I am a member of the World Transhumanist Association and I see the ability the organization has in making a great impact. I believe Transhumanists will work together in the coming years and will popularize this idea. Why? Because this is why we are here.
Neo
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June 2nd, 2008 by Neo
Why Transhumanism? The answer wasn't simple for me before but its simple for me now. I am signed up for cryonics and am actively involved in the movement. Here's why. Because when I look at my children, my loved ones, I see beauty in this world, I see hope. I want to be able to say that I did everything in my power to see truth and not just jumped on the bandwagon. I went through a tough time in my life and feel that I am at peace now. Here is more food for thought. When the time comes I would rather put my faith in human hands. Why? Because I see us, I know we exist. Looking for others in this area that can see the big picture. In order to see truth, you must be able to see through the questions to find the answers. neosapien@live.com
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May 24th, 2008 by Neo
Neosapiens translates to "New Humans". We are part of a new movement, the "Transhumanist Movement". Transhumanism is partially derived from humanism. Humanists believe that humans matter, and that individuals matter. We might not be perfect, but we can make things better and promote rational thinking, freedom, tolerance and democracy. Transhumanists agree with this but also emphasize what we have the potential to become. Not only can we use rational means to improve the human condition and the external world but we can also use them to improve ourselves, the human organism. We are not limited only to methods, such as education but can use technological and scientific means that will eventually enable us to move beyond what most would describe as human. We believe that through the accelerating pace of technological development and scientific understanding that we are entering a whole new stage in the history of the human species.
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May 18th, 2008 by H+ Administrator
http://hplusclub.com/visalia/meeting20080525
Transhumanism - The Movement
Date and Time: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM PDT
Location: Borders - 3415 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277, USA | Google Maps
Description:
Meetup.com listing.
From Neo: What if you were to look at our planet from outerspace. What would you see? Would you see a species that has done great things but at the same time has made many mistakes along the way. Greed, materialism,poverty, pollution, sickness, death, etc. I believe as our intelligence grows we start to see things for what they are and the great possibilities this species is capable of accomplishing will find us a new peace.
Neo
Great sites are www.acceleratingfuture.com/michael/blog, www.transhumanism.org
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May 17th, 2008 by H+ Administrator
http://hplusclub.com/visalia/meeting20080518meeting20080518
May 18, 2008 Meeting
Date and Time: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM PDT
Location: Borders - 3415 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277, USA | Google Maps
Description:
Meetup.com listing.
From Neo: I know the subject of Transhumanism seems to be a somewhat radical concept. To even skeptics and atheists, who I believe are some of the most open minded people, this subject seems somewhat unusual. I will assure you that many Transhumanist Organizations are taking this very seriously, as I am.
Alcor Corporation has been doing incredible research on how freezing cells in humans with a special process called "Vitrification" puts cells in an animated state, a state where there are no processes going on "no actual destruction of cells".
If and when a person "dies" they fill the human body with this substance. It keeps the cells intact as well as the mechanisms within the cells. The hope is to keep the information system in your body as intact as possible, "especially the neurons in your brain" so when and if there is a revival of your body, you would have gone from "death" (frozen animated state)- back to life. Believe what you want to believe but the organization has been flooding with contracts recently.
I also believe that technology and science is going to increase dramatically over the next 20 years and if you are involved with an organization you will be able to keep up with the latest on life extension and the many breakthroughs about our brains, bodies and the psychological impacts that will change our societies.
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April 12th, 2008 by H+ Administrator
http://hplusclub.com/visalia/meeting20080427/
Visalia Skeptics - First Meeting
Date and Time: Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM PDT
Location: Borders - 3415 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277, USA | Google Maps
Description:
Meetup.com: The Visalia Skeptics
At the first meeting I will bring free literature and video media that will deal with many subjects.
Transhumanism-Transhumanism is a movement that has developed gradually over the past two decades. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and evaluating the opportunities for enhancing the human condition and the human organism opened up by the advancement of technology. Attention is given to both present technologies, like genetic engineering and information technology, and anticipated future ones, such as molecular nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Evolutionism-Evolutionism is a world-view, which seeks to explain every aspect of this world in which we live. It encompasses a wide variety of topics, from astronomy to chemistry to biology. At its core, it teaches that there were different stages in the evolution of our universe.
The Singularity-The Singularity is an era in which our intelligence will become increasingly nonbiological and trillions of times more powerful than it is today?the dawning of a new civilization that will enable us to transcend our biological limitations and amplify our creativity.
Skepticism-Modern skepticism is embodied in the scientific method, which involves gathering data to formulate and test naturalistic explanations for natural phenomena. A claim becomes factual when it is confirmed to such an extent it would be reasonable to offer temporary agreement. But all facts in science are provisional and subject to challenge, and therefore skepticism is a method leading to provisional conclusions.
Neuroscience-Neuroscience is at the frontier of investigation of the brain and mind. The study of the brain is becoming the cornerstone in understanding how we perceive and interact with the external world and, in particular, how human experience and human biology influence each other.
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April 12th, 2008 by Neo
I have set up a meeting on meetup.com for The Visalia Skeptics. I am going to introduce the subject of Transhumanism. Our first meeting is April 20, 2008 at 1pm at Visalia Borders. If anyone has any tips they are greatly appreciated.
Noel a.k.a Neo
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April 4th, 2008 by Neo
Hello All,
My name is Noel and just wanted to officially welcome all who are interested in becoming part of the Transhumanist movement. This site is also gonna be like a personal diary of the movement. I will place articles, talk about upcoming events and meetings etc. Welcome all to h+Visalia.
Noel a.k.a. Neo kfsc 94.1 Visalia, Neosapien Radio
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March 29th, 2008 by H+ Administrator
A transhumanist club in Visalia, California is coming soon...
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