Do you mean that the problem is that government is not specifically pro-religion, or just that they are not pro freedom of religion, and hence not sufficiently open and liberal overall? I can see how the latter could be a concern, not so much the former...
This interview was done before he started wearing his hat I believe. I think he started wearing his hat more after the movie 'Transcendent Man' - from memory, Ray Kurzweil in email said he should wear it.
Personally, I'm skeptical about China potentially playing a major role in bringing about the technological singularity. There are cultural impediments. For a country that is not innately tied to any monotheistic religion, Chinese society is surprisingly conservative. The Chinese are averse to narcotic use. This is the legacy of 19th century imperialism. Also the CCP is, doctrinally, at least, anti-religion. All of these inhibitions do not bode well for Singularitarians.
Do you mean that the problem is that government is not specifically pro-religion, or just that they are not pro freedom of religion, and hence not sufficiently open and liberal overall? I can see how the latter could be a concern, not so much the former...
Where is his hat and glasses
This interview was done before he started wearing his hat I believe. I think he started wearing his hat more after the movie 'Transcendent Man' - from memory, Ray Kurzweil in email said he should wear it.
Not sufficiently open and liberal overall.
Personally, I'm skeptical about China potentially playing a major role in bringing about the technological singularity. There are cultural impediments. For a country that is not innately tied to any monotheistic religion, Chinese society is surprisingly conservative. The Chinese are averse to narcotic use. This is the legacy of 19th century imperialism. Also the CCP is, doctrinally, at least, anti-religion. All of these inhibitions do not bode well for Singularitarians.
Most Chinese religions are flexible and conforming. There's hope for them. They are already steps ahead of the US.
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Antarctica will eventually be colonized