Posted in Economics, Environment, Evolution, Politics, Security, Technology on Jul 6th, 2008
This evening I went to the Kendall Cinema to watch “Gonzo,” the latest documentary about Hunter S. Thompson. Afterwards, in honor of the doctor, I wrote the following letter to Rolling Stone magazine: To Rolling Stone, Several months ago you began stamping my name and address on piles of dead trees and convincing the United [...]
Posted in Economics, Evolution, Philosophy, Technology on May 31st, 2008
Posted in Evolution, Philosophy, Technology on May 31st, 2008
Posted in Evolution, Philosophy, Technology on May 30th, 2008
Intelligence allows us to evolve very rapidly. By the next century, I imagine that direct genetic manipulation will be commonplace, and this will enable us to self-select genetic specific traits for specific social niches. We will undoubtedly develop increasingly sophisticated technologies of communication, and increasingly sophisticated technologies of control. This will spur the arms race [...]
