We might have different definitions of “serious political issue” and “prominent demographic”—I’m talking about the level at which candidates for political office make demonizing you a part of their campaign.
My prediction is that the demonization will begin long before transhumanists have the popularity, clout or resources to alter the established order in a significant way. Atheists are probably the best parallel.
Atheists became prominent (again) in the United States around the time that The End of Faith came out and became popular. I think the Stonewall riots brought homosexuals into public prominence in the United States, but I have a poor grasp of history.
http://vigilantcitizen.com/?p=3563
When will anti-transhumanism become a serious political issue?
When genetic engineering becomes practical
What a cool Black Eyed Peas video! Edit: Oh, and what a weird essay.
When the population of transhumanists become a prominent demographic.
Nah, transhumanists are weird enough it will happen before then.
We might have different definitions of “serious political issue” and “prominent demographic”—I’m talking about the level at which candidates for political office make demonizing you a part of their campaign.
My prediction is that the demonization will begin long before transhumanists have the popularity, clout or resources to alter the established order in a significant way. Atheists are probably the best parallel.
Edit: How would you define prominent?
Atheists became prominent (again) in the United States around the time that The End of Faith came out and became popular. I think the Stonewall riots brought homosexuals into public prominence in the United States, but I have a poor grasp of history.