Spiritual machine: the transcendent man
Scientists say nanotechnology will augment our bodies and cure cancer even as humans connect to computers via direct neural interfaces or live full-time in virtual reality.
Our material world, as it is, is a virtual presentation of sensory detection of formless natural phenomena. Cognition is the interpretation of raw data presented on the display screen of the human mind: the output device similar to the computer monitor that displays information in pictorial or textual form.
The Buddha said that the source of suffering stems from the fathom long carcass, the human body that is vulnerable to the ravages of poverty, disease, old age, and death. Jesus pointed to another source of bodily suffering: human conflict. He told us to avoid it by turning the other cheek to end the cycle of endless wars. Today we are embroiled in the Ukraine war and the genocidal campaign in Gaza. The US is intent on destroying Russia and China.
Traditional wisdom of religion has not been effective in saving humanity. Science is the last resort. Given the choice, I would opt for transcendence and live full time in virtual reality.
What about you?
Our material world, as it is, is a virtual presentation of sensory detection of formless natural phenomena. Cognition is the interpretation of raw data presented on the display screen of the human mind: the output device similar to the computer monitor that displays information in pictorial or textual form.
The Buddha said that the source of suffering stems from the fathom long carcass, the human body that is vulnerable to the ravages of poverty, disease, old age, and death. Jesus pointed to another source of bodily suffering: human conflict. He told us to avoid it by turning the other cheek to end the cycle of endless wars. Today we are embroiled in the Ukraine war and the genocidal campaign in Gaza. The US is intent on destroying Russia and China.
Traditional wisdom of religion has not been effective in saving humanity. Science is the last resort. Given the choice, I would opt for transcendence and live full time in virtual reality.
What about you?
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