X-Message-Number: 11765 Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 11:51:50 -0400 From: Brook Norton <> Subject: Stop uploading and get a life, to Kennita Watson In regards to the discussion of whether uploading will work or not, Kennita suggests it is premature to dwell on this and we should enjoy what life has to offer now. She says: >> Otherwise, isn't going out to enjoy sky, trees, water, good food, "kittens and rainbows", sex, soccer, video arcades, or whatever a better use of the life you have than beating your head against these philosophical walls? To steal from "Armageddon" -- "I hope so, or what are we trying to save?" Love life now, Kennita< >> I have been following and contributing to the uploading discussion and also agree with Kennita. Its best to try for a well balanced life. For me, uploading philosophy is a minor part of life, a part from which I find pleasure. It was this type of "how many angels on a pin head" dialogue that first got me interested in cryonics. If I had "enjoyed life" at the exclusion of contemplating identity survival I would still have looked at cryonicists as fanatics who were desparately clinging to a fantasy. I have found that pushing the philosophy envelope as hard as you can often times leads to the discovery of precious jewels that are applicable to everyday life. "Kittens and rainbows" are just as important, however, and should be indulged in! Brook Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=11765