There seems to be a peculiar affinity between Mormonism and transhumanism. “Then shall they be gods.” And the idea that you can save your ancestors by converting could easily dovetail with a Frank Tipler cosmology of universal resurrection in the big crunch. So I don’t find it astonishing that someone willing to hang out with Singularity activists could also be a Mormon convert. Interfaith dialog is a common thing these days…
As someone who has always rooted for the villains, I can appreciate this level of megalomania. (Me, I’m happy just being a cultist. Alas, no gods to serve.)
There seems to be a peculiar affinity between Mormonism and transhumanism. “Then shall they be gods.” And the idea that you can save your ancestors by converting could easily dovetail with a Frank Tipler cosmology of universal resurrection in the big crunch. So I don’t find it astonishing that someone willing to hang out with Singularity activists could also be a Mormon convert. Interfaith dialog is a common thing these days…
Yes, actually my desire to become a god is a strong part of why I am participating in both communities. Dead serious.
As someone who has always rooted for the villains, I can appreciate this level of megalomania. (Me, I’m happy just being a cultist. Alas, no gods to serve.)