Most of the research that’s been written on transhumanism (H+) connects to its emergence out of Christian thought, but people are starting to look at the intersections… Read more “Hinduism and transhumanism”
Tag: science
Of telescopes, spaceflight, and human advancement
It’s exciting news that NASA successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and it will be even better when the telescope reaches its orbital destination at… Read more “Of telescopes, spaceflight, and human advancement”
The Singularity Doesn’t Need You…And You Don’t Need It Either
I’ve been saying for years that a Singularity in machine intelligence isn’t particularly likely (though I do think machine intelligence and consciousness are at least theoretically plausible).… Read more “The Singularity Doesn’t Need You…And You Don’t Need It Either”
Anti-tech terrorism is not inevitable, but the rulers aren’t helping
In Futureproofing Humanity, I wrote a bit about Ted Kaczynski. I talked about his argument in the so-called “Unabomber Manifesto” (actually titled “Industrial Society and Its Future”… Read more “Anti-tech terrorism is not inevitable, but the rulers aren’t helping”
Artemis moon launch and the future of spaceflight
I’ve spent my life interested in spaceflight. I kept subscribing to Omni as a kid even though I didn’t have the pocket money for it (I’d get… Read more “Artemis moon launch and the future of spaceflight”
Sharks patrol the self-publishing waters
If you’re going to self-publish a book — to quote the classic 90s alternative band, Morphine — don’t forget your day-glo orange life preserver! There are so.many.things… Read more “Sharks patrol the self-publishing waters”
From O’Neil to NASA and beyond
In my new book, Futureproofing Humanity (link tree to get it here), I explore how spaceflight is the culmination of both humanity’s need to protect civilization into… Read more “From O’Neil to NASA and beyond”
Optimism with the rising sun
All right. We all know things have been crazy. You don’t have to agree with me about politics or the weather or anything else to agree that… Read more “Optimism with the rising sun”
Apparently, you can’t have too much class(ification)
Not so long ago, I published an essay saying something along the lines of “let’s stop trying to build typologies in the study of religion and science.”… Read more “Apparently, you can’t have too much class(ification)”
For whom the author writes
Just recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to discuss my book, Temples of Modernity, with Dr. Raj Balkaran who runs the New Books in Hindu Studies podcast.… Read more “For whom the author writes”
Robert M Geraci 