Newton Lee

"Instead of fearing the unknown, we must conquer our fear."

"Human-machine symbiosis goes beyond sexbots to develop empathy and relationship."

"The last thing we want is a nasty divorce between humans and superintelligent machines, for that would certainly spell the end of the human race."

"Human-machine symbiosis and artificial superintelligence may hold the key to the Holy Grail of human longevity and immortality."

"Transhumanism can offer new insights and unorthodox solutions to insurmountable problems that have stumped politicians for years, decades, and centuries."

"Our strongest ally in the battle against death is the combination of futurism, transhumanism, science, technology, philosophy, and politics."

"With quantum computing, scientists are learning how to better formulate questions, lest we end up with a perplexing answer like “42.”"

"One can postulate that the supercomputer in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was subtly referring to the 42-line Bible, better known as the Gutenberg Bible"

"“To be, or not to be” is such a mesmerizing quote because it applies to almost every decision in life. The choices we make define who we are."

"The FBI may decide to leave a suspected mole undisturbed for years in order to feed him false critical information at an opportune moment or to use him to catch a bigger fish."

"Whether the 6-day creation story is a fable or the truth alluding to time dilation in Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, the Bible and the Quran – sharing the same root as an Abrahamic religion – are undoubtedly amongst the most profound and influential books ever written."

"Despite the separation of church and state in the U.S. Constitution, a Christian politician facing a conundrum may ask, “What would Jesus do?” or WWJD. A transhumanist politician not only relies on a moral compass but also seeks the best solutions with the help of science and technology in addition to formal and informal politics."

"Given the chance to let machines do the job, Google cofounder Larry Page estimated that nine out of 10 people “wouldn’t want to be doing what they’re doing today.” The remaining 10 % really love their jobs and make no distinction between working and playing."

"Human-machine symbiosis is the workforce of the future."

"A more well-rounded higher education is necessary to graduate more ethical hackers and fewer cybercriminals, more socially responsible leaders and fewer wolves of Wall Street."

"Transhumanism is the most inclusive ideology for all ethnicities and races, the religious and atheists, conservatives and liberals, young and old."

"Google cofounder Larry Page once broached the question: “Are people really focused on the right things?”"

"A transhumanist solution is to accelerate the research and development of smart guns and non-lethal weapons."

"Transhumanists would invest in better infrastructure that can withstand hurricane, earthquakes, and natural or manmade disasters."

"In time, robots will be more versatile and ubiquitous."

"World peace is in the best interests of everyone. Protectionism is not an option in today’s global economy. Nationalism should not outweigh international cooperation."

"As M said in the 2015 James Bond movie Spectre, “All the surveillance in the world can’t tell you what to do next. A license to kill is also a license not to kill.” America can exert its influence globally without resorting to war."

"Transhumanists around the world are cooperating to mitigate existential threats to humankind."

"Transhumanists are building the Tower of Babel not to challenge God but to better understand the universe and human beings created in God’s image."

"Marc Goodman, global security advisor and futurist, spoke at the TEDGlobal 2012 in Edinburgh about his ominous warning: “If you control the code, you control the world. This is the future that awaits us.” First source code, then genetic code. Transhumanists are well aware of that danger and are highly respectful of individual freedom and privacy in the new era of total information awareness."

"Given that the first manned Moon landing only had a 50 % chance of landing safely on the moon’s surface, it was an exemplary faith in technology and human spirit."

"Let’s not give up on faith and the human spirit in accomplishing the impossible – world peace, universal rights, and human longevity to name a few."

"The advancement of education and the advancement of society are absolutely synonymous. The causes of conflict can be eliminated only through the advancement of both."

"As artificial intelligence continues to evolve into superintelligence, King Solomon's challenge will supersede the Turing test."

"Modern humanity with some 5,000 years of recorded history has been experiencing growing pains, with no end in sight. It is high time for humanity to grow up and to transcend itself by embracing transhumanism."

"To err is human, whether we are religious, atheist, or agnostic."

"Everyone is using science and technology to enhance or to alter our body chemistry in order to stay healthy and be more in control of our lives. We are all transhumanists to varying degrees."

"Had the early cavemen fought with atomic bombs instead of rocks and cattle bone clubs, the human species would have been extinct eons ago. With great power comes great responsibility."

"Technological singularity is inevitable given the human nature to discover, create, and change the world that we live in."

"Even a large majority of beautiful music, great literature, and wonderful work of arts depicts human suffering, injustice, fears, and unfulfilled desires."

"All living things are recycled."

"Whatever fortune or misfortune awaits in the subsequent reincarnations, a purgatory by definition does not last forever. We will be forced to either go backward to the Amish way of life devoid of technology or move forward to a transhumanist world embracing technology."

"J. Robert Oppenheimer observed people’s reaction to the use of nuclear weapons and he said, “A few people laughed. A few people cried. Most people were silent.” If we keep silent and sit on the sidelines instead of speaking up and marching forward, human suffering will continue and inevitably escalate."

"Ignorance and apathy will eventually lead to the annihilation of humanity if left unchecked."

"Without collaboration and synergy among various communities and socioeconomic groups, democracy will eventually fail as it “wastes exhausts and murders itself,” in the words of America’s founding father John Adams."

"Transhumanism will save democracy from its demise."

"Whichever form of government that democracy will create in the future, the great American experiment will go down in history as the freest and the bravest in the land of the free and the home of the brave."

"The Transhumanist Party aims to motivate and mobilize both female and male scientists and engineers to take on additional responsibilities as rational politicians. It does not mean replacing democracy with technocracy. It means that our government needs help in making the right policies and investing in science, health, and technology for the improvement of the human condition and the long-term survival of the human race."

"Had Albert Einstein accepted the Israeli cabinet’s offer to become the country’s President in 1952, the Middle East would have been a very different place today because of Einstein’s commitment to pacifism."

"The Transhumanist Party offers the most inclusive ideology for all ethnicities and races, the religious and the atheists, conservatives and liberals, the young and the old regardless of socioeconomic status, gender identity, or any other individual qualities."

"Direct democracy benefits everyone as long as it does not drown out minority voices."

"Greta Thunberg represents an increasing number of teens who are following the pattern of Melinda French Gates’ journey into philanthropy: “We were surprised, then we were outraged, then we were activated.”"

"Diversity and integration are also needed in science and technology. Pride and prejudice are obstacles to scientific advancements and truth seeking."

"Transhumanism supports infinite diversity in infinite combinations from all ethnicities and races, the religious and the atheists, conservatives and liberals, the young and the old regardless of socioeconomic status, gender identity, or any other individual qualities."

"Creationism and evolution are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the former gives rise to the latter."