Is anyone here interested in transhumanism?

Thread starter Digitalism
Start date Feb 2, 2008

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The discussion centers on the convergence of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence, with participants seeking reliable sources for news and information on these topics. There is a mention of the forum's chat feature, although it appears to be underutilized. The conversation also touches on transhumanism, with a consensus that it is not considered mainstream science and may not be appropriate for the forum's focus.

Feb 2, 2008

Digitalism

Or any other such things? Biotech/nanotech/ai convergence type stuff? Where do you go for news/information about such topics? Does this forum have a chat feature?

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Feb 2, 2008

Kurdt

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I don't think the last discussion on tranhumanism went too well if i remember correctly.

Feb 2, 2008

Evo

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Transhumanism isn't mainstream science, so it really does not belong here.

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