User:Let'sBuildTheFuture

I tend to accept belief in things that act as good models in relation to various aspects of life. I tend not to subscribe to beliefs that impede or endanger progress toward a better human existence, or that do not provide any discernible utility for humankind. Some things that I believe in are: the universe, myself, freewill, the ability to learn from the universe. Some things that I do not believe in or agree with, for clarity and comparison's sake, are: God/gods/goddesses of any kind or lack therof, determinism/destiny/fate. I also believe that the glass is half full of air.

A (lengthy) note on the reference to 'human' existence and not 'sentient' (e.g., strong AI), or 'organismal' (e.g., plant, animal, bacterium), or 'Earthly' (e.g., rock, water, air), or 'universal' (e.g., cosmic), or 'non-quantified' (e.g., thought, idea, metaphysical):

It may seem selfish to look towards a better future for humans, with no mention of non-humans. As an aside, I will say that lack of mention does not require lack of concern. Regardless, I do hold specific intentions in doing this and I will clarify those intentions at present. Humans posses an enormous amount of reformative power in relation to the Earth. Humans have the ability to construct or destruct vast amounts of Earthly materials, and to change recurring, otherwise stable cycles and patterns. They can do this globally, instantaneously, and irreversibly, and they intend to do so. Animals do not have the same power, nor the same intentions. Though, despite their terrestrial prowess, humans have little, if any direct effect on the majority of the observable universe, and probably will never have a significant effect. This, in essence, is why I look toward building upon 'human' potential, for through themselves humans can improve life and the habitability of their environment. (It just so happens that the diversity of other organisms, the non-pollution of the environment, and the development of other forms of intelegence help to provide a better life and sustainably habitable environment. So, these things must not be neglected.)