What is the philosophy of Extropy?
Extropy is the transhumanist philosophy specifically defined in terms of The Principles of Extropy. “Extropian” transhumanists (or transhumanist who are extropic thinkers) want to direct themselves in pursuing perpetual progress and self-transformation with an attitude of practical optimism implemented using rational thinking and intelligent technology in an open society. The philosophy of extropy is a clearly defined perspective on transhumanism. Other forms of transhumanism exist which share many goals and values with extropic transhumanism. Sometimes other types of transhumanism emphasize some aspects more heavily. David Pearce, for example, emphasizes the abolition of pain and maximization of pleasure. This is compatible with, but not essential to, the Principles of Extropy. The only true incompatibilities between the philosophy of extropy and another form of transhumanism when the latter clearly rejects one or more of the Principles. For example, a ruling elite who compelled peopl
