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 Max More, The Principles of Extropy,[2] extropian thinking places strong emphasis on rational thinking and on practical optimism. According to More, these principles "do not specify particular beliefs, technologies, or policies". Extropians share an optimistic view of the future, expecting considerable advances in computational power, life extension, nanotechnology and the like. Many[quantify] extropians foresee the eventual realization of indefinite lifespans or immortality, and the recovery, thanks to future advances in biomedical technology or mind uploading, of those whose bodies/brains have been preserved by means of cryonics.[citation needed]
The term extropy, as an antonym to "entropy" was used in a 1967 academic volume discussing cryogenics[3] and in a 1978 academic volume of cybernetics.[4]Diane Duane in 1983 was the first to use the term "extropy" to signify a potential transhuman destiny for humanity.[5] Also published in 1983 was J. Neil Schulman's Prometheus Award winning novel, The Rainbow Cadenza which used the term "extropic" as a type of scale in visual music.[6] 'Extropy' as coined by Tom Bell (T.O. Morrow) and defined by Max More in 1988, is "the extent of a living or organizational system's intelligence, functional order, vitality, energy, life, experience, and capacity and drive for improvement and growth."[citation needed] Extropy is not a rigorously defined technical term in philosophy or science; in a metaphorical sense, it simply expresses the opposite of entropy.
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In 1986, More joined Alcor, a cryonics company, and helped establish (along with Michael Price, Garret Smyth and Luigi Warren) the first European cryonics organization, Mizar Limited (later Alcor UK).[7] In 1987, More moved to Los Angeles from Oxford University in England to work on his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Southern California.
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 artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, life extension, mind uploading, idea futures, robotics, space exploration, memetics, and the politics and economics of transhumanism. Alternative media organizations soon began reviewing the magazine, and it attracted interest from like-minded thinkers. Later, More and Bell co-founded the Extropy Institute, a non-profit501(c)(3) educational organization. "ExI" was formed as a transhumanist networking and information center to use current scientific understanding along with critical and creative thinking to define a small set of principles or values that could help make sense of new capabilities opening up to humanity.
The Extropy Institute's email list was launched in 1991 (and, as of April 2015, continues to exist as "Extropy-Chat"), and in 1992 the institute began producing the first conferences on transhumanism.[citation needed] Affiliate members throughout the world began organizing their own transhumanist groups. Extro Conferences, meetings, parties, on-line debates, and documentaries continue to spread transhumanism to the public.
In 2006, the board of directors of the Extropy Institute made a decision to close the organisation, stating that its mission was "essentially completed."[8]
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,[9] it promotes an optimisticfuturistic 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-immortal state and exist in a world where artificial intelligence and robotics have made work irrelevant. As in utilitarianism, the purpose of one's life should be to increase the overall happiness of all creatures on Earth through cooperation.[9]
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.[9] It details the ways in which extropism has evolved away from extropianism, while continuing to building upon its original tenets. For example, it moves away from the original Extropian Principles[10] by placing a significant focus on the need to abolish and/or restrict the current use of surveillance, copyright and patent laws.[9]
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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.
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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 Max More The Principles of Extropy 2 extropian thinking places strong emphasis on rational thinking and on practical optimism According to More these principles do not specify particular beliefs technologies or policies Extropians share an optimistic view of the future expecting considerable advances in computational power life extension nanotechnology and the like Many quantify extropians foresee the eventual realization of indefinite lifespans or immortality and the recovery thanks to future advances in biomedical technology or mind uploading of those whose bodies brains have been preserved by means of cryonics citation needed Contents 1 Extropy 2 Extropy Institute 3 Extropism 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksExtropy EditThe term extropy as an antonym to entropy was used in a 1967 academic volume discussing cryogenics 3 and in a 1978 academic volume of cybernetics 4 Diane Duane in 1983 was the first to use the term extropy to signify a potential transhuman destiny for humanity 5 Also published in 1983 was J Neil Schulman s Prometheus Award winning novel The Rainbow Cadenza which used the term extropic as a type of scale in visual music 6 Extropy as coined by Tom Bell T O Morrow and defined by Max More in 1988 is the extent of a living or organizational system s intelligence functional order vitality energy life experience and capacity and drive for improvement and growth citation needed Extropy is not a rigorously defined technical term in philosophy or science in a metaphorical sense it simply expresses the opposite of entropy Extropy Institute EditIn 1986 More joined Alcor a cryonics company and helped establish along with Michael Price Garret Smyth and Luigi Warren the first European cryonics organization Mizar Limited later Alcor UK 7 In 1987 More moved to Los Angeles from Oxford University in England to work on his Ph D in philosophy at the University of Southern California 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 artificial intelligence nanotechnology genetic engineering life extension mind uploading idea futures robotics space exploration memetics and the politics and economics of transhumanism Alternative media organizations soon began reviewing the magazine and it attracted interest from like minded thinkers Later More and Bell co founded the Extropy Institute a non profit 501 c 3 educational organization ExI was formed as a transhumanist networking and information center to use current scientific understanding along with critical and creative thinking to define a small set of principles or values that could help make sense of new capabilities opening up to humanity The Extropy Institute s email list was launched in 1991 and as of April 2015 continues to exist as Extropy Chat and in 1992 the institute began producing the first conferences on transhumanism citation needed Affiliate members throughout the world began organizing their own transhumanist groups Extro Conferences meetings parties on line debates and documentaries continue to spread transhumanism to the public In 2006 the board of directors of the Extropy Institute made a decision to close the organisation stating that its mission was essentially completed 8 Extropism EditExtropism 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 9 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 MachinesExtropists desire to prolong their life span to a near immortal state and exist in a world where artificial intelligence and robotics have made work irrelevant As in utilitarianism the purpose of one s life should be to increase the overall happiness of all creatures on Earth through cooperation 9 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 9 It details the ways in which extropism has evolved away from extropianism while continuing to building upon its original tenets For example it moves away from the original Extropian Principles 10 by placing a significant focus on the need to abolish and or restrict the current use of surveillance copyright and patent laws 9 See also EditBiopunk movement Cyborg anthropology Democratic transhumanism Eclipse Phase a tabletop game which uses the philosophy in its futuristic setting Futures studies Holism Omega Point Meliorism Negentropy Posthuman Proactionary Principle Sustainability Systems philosophy Systems thinking TranshumanismReferences Edit 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 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 amp Systems Current Topics in Cybernetics and Systems pg 258 1978 Duane Diane The Wounded Sky 1983 Schulman J Neil July 1999 The Rainbow Cadenza Pulpless Com p 211 ISBN 978 1584451235 Retrieved 13 June 2018 The Alcor Team Retrieved 26 May 2016 Extropy Institute 2006 Next Steps Archived from the original on 2011 02 25 Retrieved 2006 05 05 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help 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 EditKevin Kelly on Extropy Kevin Kelly at The Technium August 29 2009 Transhumanism s Extropy Institute Transhumanism for a better future Retrieved 1 August 2013 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Extropianism amp oldid 1127374328 Extropy, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
