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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Evolution I -- The Inquiry

Nobody asked but …

What would be counted as successes in the evolution of humans?  I have often observed that I regard the human species as a failed experiment in creatures with rational tools.  I believe there will be a fork for the better in some future iteration.

When I restated this belief in our philosophy discussion group today, a scientist asked what would I consider to be a success?  Fair enough!

At a procedural level, I would look for a smooth handoff from this species to the next one(s).  No extinction.

In terms of outcomes, I would expect:

  • A substantial end of war
  • A substantial end to poverty
  • An elevation of reason
  • A transposition of politics


— Kilgore Forelle

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