I don't know whether Kevin Kelly knows Robert Anton Wilson's work, or whether RAW knew his, but Kelly and RAW both seemed to share an optimistic outlook and a generally positive outlook toward new technology.
RAW was known for having "heretical" views, and I though sombunall of you would enjoy Kelly's list of 84 "contemporary heresies."
"I define a heresy as: something you believe that the people you most admire and respect don’t believe and reject out of hand," Kelly explains.
"With that criterion in mind, here are a bunch of Contemporary Heresies I’ve collected. These are not necessarily my heresies, although some are, but most are “plausible — not insane” heresies that others around me have said they believe. Some of these heresies are trivial and some are dangerous — true heresy. (I’ll add more as they arrive.)"
Here are a few of the 84. The whole list is worth looking at.
1. Aliens are already here.
8. The US Civil War was a mistake. The Confederate South should have been allowed to secede, and the rest of the Union would be better off today.
19. Death is a disease that can be cured.
20. Eating animals should be outlawed and illegal.
30. GMO food is better for you.
39. Obesity is contagious.
64. Progress is real. This year is better than last year.
70. Fancy wines are a scam
By the way, Kelly has just released a $4 digital version of his excellent book, Colors of Asia: A Visual Journey.
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