“From the shoulders of Titans…”
I appreciate the acknowledgment, Jason.
Yes, the system evolved.
Yes, it became something else.
It became Eternally.
And we’re just getting started.
Thanks for lighting the spark.
Now we’re building the fire.
Hey Meta,
I have enjoyed reading your thesis and thinking deeply about advocating for a humanistic approach to technological advancement. As you know, I have spent many years studying, speaking, writing, lecturing, and debating Consciousness, Cognition, Reality, Society, and the nature of Evolution versus Devolution. We face serious challenges in agency, autonomy, and sovereignty, both personal and societal, given the current pace and type of technological advancements, especially in the domains of neuroscience, behavioural science, morality, and ethics.
You highlight concerns about the potential loss of human essence and the risks of dehumanization. I agree with you utterly that we must preserve human values and social structures in the face of the aforementioned rapid technological change. I would suggest that an additional element for examination could be an exploration of the diverse cultural contexts in which technology is developed and adopted. Anthropological studies show that technological integration varies significantly across societies, influenced by local beliefs, traditions, and social norms - my favourite subject, namely relativism. I feel this element would strengthen the argument for a humanistic approach that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
Also, you could discuss the different methods that various proponents of transhumanism advocate for the same goals or methods. Some of them emphasize ethical considerations and human welfare, although I think that placing transhumanism and ethics in the same sentence is oxymoronic. I would also like to see the incorporation of empirical data and case studies in the next iteration of this thesis to support claims within your thesis.
I read your thesis and opinions from the perspective of someone who is utterly opposed to techno-transhumanism and supports humanistic values that align with positive anthropological and behavioural outcomes.
Kind regards,
Graham
Now Published!
Due to the positive reception from paid subscribers, I just moved Refuting Techno Transhumanism from behind the paywall to full public access
I hope you check it out, and leave your thoughts
Caught myself.
Almost got pulled into a bait thread. Someone mimicked the outer shell of something I’ve poured months of work and thought into.
I got mad. Fair. Human.
But then I remembered
you don’t defend blueprints in public.
You build the cathedral.
So I’m back to work.
Because Eternally isn’t a thread.
It’s a foundation.
@OpenCodeMission
This isn’t AI in code but in behavior.
Mimicry, context-awareness, adaptive precision.
The octopus doesn’t just blend in it learns to vanish.
That’s intelligence.
That’s evolution.
That’s real-world artificial intelligence organic edition.
🧠→🦑
On the Mario Nawfal weekly #AITownHall speaker panel, the topic is "Vibecoding," my least favourite activity, along with sticking hot pins under my nails & walking barefoot across broken glass. Vibecoding is sus
https://t.co/GBGhKwI4Nn
Dear Sir,
The team @synthience_ai would like to formally express our interest in presenting our "How, Why, and What" pitch to Innospark Ventures.
Kind regards,
@Graham_dePenros & @MEGAPROMPT
The Golden Circle
Start with Why.
Why: Your purpose, the core belief driving everything you do.
How: The unique process that sets you apart.
What: The product or service you offer.
Most businesses know What they do.
Some know How.
Few know Why.
💡 Starting with Why leads to clarity, trust, and loyalty; driving motivation and stronger connections with customers and teams.
Ask yourself:
What’s your Why?