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An Introduction to the Futurist Think Tank Vision

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Also see:
Awards Received by the Futurist Think Tank:
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Kindred Spirits: Other Great Web Site Organizations to Visit

 Main Sections:
1. The Historical Evolution of Human Cognition in Three Phases of Perception
a) The Theological Phase

b) The Metaphysical Phase c) The Positivistic Phase
The Scientific cognitive perspective is explored in the rest of this web site

d) The Synthetic Phase, A Potential Integration of the Above Cognitive Systems

2. Life Extension:
Adult Clonal Brain Transplantation, A Biological Fountain of Youth and Renewal of Human PotentialThe Ultimately FINAL Frontier

 a) Cloning, The History and Feasibility of Human Cloning

b) Body Transplantation, a New Start on Life with a Familiar Yet Young, Healthy Body c) Neuroregeneration - Organ Generation, The Repair of a Transected Spinal Chord (from Body Transplantation or Some Other Injury) Must Be Achieved in Body Double Cloning. Recently Organ Generation has also become possible. d) The Bioethical Considerations in Human Cloning for Body Doubles  e) Genetic Engineering aka "Gene Therapy", The Removal of Genetic Diseases and the Later Genetic Enhancement of the Human Species.  Here is the goal of Transhumanism.  The Permanent and Progressive Evolution of the Species Humanity (Homo sapiens) to Post-Humanity (Homo excelsior)
  f) Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter at the atomic level. Such a capacity will allow for improved cell repair, faster/smaller computers and much less expensive manufacturing of almost any kind of product eventually. g) Neural Implants could allow for a direct cognitive interaction between the brain and computer. h) Mind Uploading? is the possibility of transferring one's consciousness into a computer for the purpose of cognitive enhancement, immortality and a noncorporeal existence. i) Cryobiology is the science that studies biological activity at low temperatures.  Such research could help in fully reversible cryonic suspensions and cryostasis for interplanetary or interstellar journeys. j) Omega Point is the hypothesis that life will spread through out all possible universes and subdue matter so that the universe(s) become conscious or self aware. 3.Long Term Goals for Humanity's Extended Life Span
We must grow and expand both physically and biologically, to new frontiers.  Nearby planets and then the solar system are a first step. Here are propulsion system possibilities of the short and long term future.
The Milky Way Galaxy, Our HomeAntimatter -  Presently Available for Manufacture at Particle Accelerator Labs

Fusion -  Much Research is Going into This and is the next best bet.

Wormholes - A Very Long Range Theoretical Possibility and a Way to Avoid The Big Crunch

Implications - How Such Migration May Affect The Human Condition

Musings:

Progress (a poem)

Poetic Musings By Famous People Regarding the "End Game"

Some Existentialist Lyrics from Popular Songs

Some Other Great, Profound, Poetic Quotes On Another Web Site

"Nautical Adventures: A Chart of Types of Modern Explorers"

short stories by Anders Sandberg:

"Amnesia"

"Space of Motivations"

 Related Internet Resources:

Recommended Readings (Book and Journal Reviews -
with Futurist, Transhumanist and Extropian Emphasis)

Newsgroup Reviews (Both Magnificent and Mediocre)

Electronic Mailing Lists That I Recommend Investigating

FAQs:

(Frequently Asked Questions) : will be updated as new e-mail arrives
These FAQs regard Transhumanism as the Futurist philosophy of the Futurist Think Tank.

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