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Sunday, December 26, 2010

More light on Max More's recent thinking

From La Spirale interview:

Considering that the choice of evolution or stagnation belongs to each of us, what practical advice would you give to La Spirale’s readers willing to improve their well-being, cognitive abilities, longevity, but also to be actively involved in the evolutionary scenarios previously evoked?

I would advise readers to:

  • be around other people with strong goals and healthy habits
  • be dynamically optimistic (focus on positive opportunities and then make them happen)
  • pay particular attention to the ways in which you think and decide. Regularly study and apply the principles of rational thinking (including being aware of standard biases). Make yourself read/listen to those with whom you most disagree.
  • keep an eye on new advances, such as personal genetic testing, but focus on the crucial basics of regular exercise, healthy and moderate diet, adequate rest.
  • get involved with an support the most practical projects with transhumanist goals, e.g., life extension initiatives.
  • make your voice heard in comments sections of online newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc.
  • stay flexible


Perhaps Max felt the need for a career change in his 40's. I can certainly understand that. Why not add "Run a cryonics organization" to your Lazarus Long List?

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