What views do transhumanists have about religion?
5.4 How does Extropy Institute respond to the neo-Luddites, including the Presidents Council on Bioethics? 5.5 If we succeed in extending the human life span, is population growth a problem for the future? Simple projections of the future typically extrapolate exponential population growth while assuming that other factors remain unchanged. Both of these assumptions are implausible. Population growth certainly concerns us if it means heavier pollution, accelerated destruction of natural resources, and lower quality of life. This issue is complex, but here are some points made briefly to show why most of us do not see population worries as giving cause to hold back from seeking extended lives. For a longer essay on the topic, see this: http://www.maxmore.com/LifeExtensionandOverpopulation.htm First, as an ethical matter, even if population growth is or will become a serious problem, I would find it unacceptable to promote the continuation of aging and dying as a palliative. The best eth
