Slog - Comments on "Michael Jackson seems to reflect various trans-mutant themes." http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various H+ Magazine just launched. It's apparently the world's first transhumanist magazine. Wikipedia defines transhumanism as follows: Transhumanism (sometimes symbolized by >H or H+),[1] a term often used as a synonym for "human enhancement", is an international, intellectual and cultural movement supporting the use of science and technology to enhance human mental and physical abilities and aptitudes, and overcome what it regards as undesirable and unnecessary aspects of the human condition, such as disability, suffering, disease, aging, and involuntary death. There are several articles about cell phones implanted into the human body, Botox parties, and attempts to defeat aging. And... Copyright 2008 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0800 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:56:24 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Bellevue Ave until transhumanism embraces pharmacology it'll be nothing but superficiality.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179001 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179001 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:18:31 -0800 Comment by Bellevue Ave and seriously h+ came across has HIV Positive, which would be a way more interesting read.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179004 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179004 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:19:48 -0800 Comment by John Bailo Yea, leave it up to these "thinkers" to imaging a cell phone as the ultimate organ.

]]> John Bailo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179005 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179005 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:20:17 -0800 Comment by any random kid under 25 michael who?

]]> any random kid under 25 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179009 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179009 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:22:49 -0800 Comment by elenchos Yeah, because the only thing that would make your two year cellular contract better would be having to go under the knife when you switch plans.

]]> elenchos http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179014 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179014 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:23:30 -0800 Comment by Greg Sounds like a Heinlein subplot.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179017 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179017 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:24:59 -0800 Comment by John Bailo @5:

LOL, if it were Clearwire, they would give you the implant surgery free, but removing it would cost thousands in fees.

]]> John Bailo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179020 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179020 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:25:58 -0800 Comment by inkweary It will take a great deal more than mere technological enhancements to transcend the human state. Besides there have been several so-called transhuman movements before now, they're called religions. Some have been working on something called "Enlightenment", while others claim to provide life after death. Progress in both thus far has been equivicable.

]]> inkweary http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179022 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179022 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:27:22 -0800 Comment by iflurry Defeat aging? Botox parties? Great, if there's one thing this planet needs, it's immortal yuppies.

]]> iflurry http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179023 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179023 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:28:18 -0800 Comment by the world of tomorrow "John Bailo" is the first semisentient posting AI bot

]]> the world of tomorrow http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179027 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179027 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:31:37 -0800 Comment by inkweary My spelling today is not equivocal, it is really bad.

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Any word on when the first trans-human cuddle parties will be taking place?

]]> flamingbanjo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179084 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/michael_jackson_seems_to_reflect_various#c1179084 Books Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:28:42 -0800 Comment by Amelia What's up with the cover model's gray hair?

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