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Originally Posted by Sam988  |
I occasionally post on the imminst.org forum, and have gotten kurweil's newsletter for a while now. His latest book, "The Singularity is Near" is well done, along with his and Aubrey deGrey's talks on ted.com, though I also enjoy reading other views such as that of primitivism found here
The Thirty Theses (The Anthropik Network)
I find much of the singularity/transhumanism info to be interesting, and optimally would like to be able to remain youthful for as long as I like, while having the ability to enter astral realms and decide if/when physical death is desirable. As long as I'm enjoying myself here, why not stay? Whatever is after this life can likely wait. A lifespan of a few millenia would still be fairly brief in the grand scheme of things anyhow.
That said, I'm generally okay with the idea of dying at any moment. I've lived a very experience filled life already. I used to write poetry about death being my constant companion, as I'd had so many close encounters with it. Nearly losing one's own life or that of a close family member can wake one up for a while.
In my view it's fine to mourn the loss of someone close, or of a favorite tv show not being given a new season
Tears can be cleansing and help one move on. It should also be fine to celebrate good times shared.
As for whether or not pain can be pleasurable, does no one get hickeys anymore?