<enoosphere> That situation in New Orleans puts a fine point on the physical immortality movement.
<enoosphere> And provides some support for you believe that the Singularity will require some hard work if we want it to happen.
<enoosphere> you believe = your belief.
<_M_> Art has kind of lost momentum I find. In the past, art movements spanned all forms of communication and lifestyle. That has waned since the arrival of post modernism. Art has an umistakable power to influence the masses
<dantecubit> perhaps it has been replaced by 'survivor'
<enoosphere> Say it is not so :(
<_M_> Heh.
<enoosphere> Ayn Rand's horrific "the mundane becomes high art" scenario.
<_M_> Well, I think that's that. Was there anything else you wanted to know? I'm in no rush to split, but I don't want to bore you for too long.
<enoosphere> Not boring at all
<dantecubit> <-- [yawn]
<BJKlein_> heh...
<dantecubit> JK
<_M_> Heh.
<enoosphere> Could you provide a bit of an update on the 2.0 Project?
<enoosphere> Response, where you are at?
<enoosphere> I see the donation mark on the site, just wondering what's next in the short term.
<dantecubit> i've actually found this very interesting
<_M_> Well, the tally on the site is incorrect, as it took into account the insurance plan I was told I would receive. Minus that, I'm at $443.06 so far. Not a lot yet, but not bad given the limited promotion efforts so far.
<_M_> I'm pretty sour about that insurance thing.
<BJKlein_> that's a great start...
<BJKlein_> yeah, the insurance thing sucks.. for sure..
<_M_> Maybe I should just hire an actor to play me
<BJKlein_> well, whatever it takes to live...
<BJKlein_> perhaps hire an actor for $400?
<dantecubit> excuse me if this comment comes out of the blue or is irrelevant, but the way i see it, your human rights are being violated. everyone deserves to have a long, productive life
<_M_> I would, but the thought of spending the rest of my days in jail for insurance fraud isn't too appeasing.
<BJKlein_> true...
<enoosphere> I definitely wish you best success with the project and your goals. Lots of work to do. Hopefully your outreach to transhumanism and physical immortality movements will provide even more options.
<_M_> I totally agree dantecubit. People can die at any minute, life is a crapshoot. Insurance firms need to recognize this
<_M_> Thank you enoosphere.
<enoosphere> Aren't you running for some office as well?
<enoosphere> Definitely need changes in insurance industry.
<_M_> Be sure to check out the Frontier Channel in the coming days (
http://www.frontierchannel.tv). ImmInst member Richard Leis conducted a lengthy interview with me, and is writing an article about the project.
<BJKlein_> great... thanks for the link.
<BJKlein_> heh.. i think richard me be here now
<enoosphere> That's me!
<enoosphere>
<BJKlein_> *may
<dantecubit> heh
<_M_> I was planning on running in the upcoming federal election for the Green Party. However, it'll be a winter election, so I felt the party would be better served by someone who can go door to door in the cold.
<_M_> Hey Richard!
<enoosphere> Hey
<dantecubit> do you lean politically toward Green?
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<_Mark_> I need a new router
<_Mark_> I want to live forever but I can't even network my computers
<dantecubit> even after nanotech, computers will still crash
<enoosphere> lol...well, networks and life extension are hopefully both going through exponential progress.
<_Mark_> Heh heh
<enoosphere> Like the new logo Mark...why the change?
<dantecubit> i've enjoyed this lots. thanks mark, and good luck. gotta jet
<_Mark_> So, now it's time to turn the table. I have a question for you folks
<_Mark_> The new logo...
<_Mark_> The first one was a rush job. It said what it needed to say, but I wasn't happy with it. The new logo is pretty much the same idea, but more visually pleasing.
<BJKlein_> feel free Mark..
<enoosphere> If that was your rush job, please bottle the talent.
<_Mark_> What role do you see ImmInst playing in the future of the 2.0 Project? Likewise, what role do you see the 2.0 Project playing in the future of ImmInst?
<_Mark_> heh, thanks.
<BJKlein_> hmm.. letme see..
<BJKlein_> ImmInst's mission is to serve it's member's needs in the quest to overcome the blight of involuntary death...
<BJKlein_> I suggest that your case is a special ramped upped version of what we all face...
<BJKlein_> a race against time... aging... risk.. involuntary death
<_Mark_> By the way, Bruce and Richard, you guys have been great to me. If you e-mail me your address and size, I'll send you a free 2.0 Project t-shirt.
<BJKlein_> at this time, ImmInst does not have great amounts of money... but we do have valuable tallent and volunteers
<BJKlein_> Thanks, Mark.... appreciate that.
<enoosphere> Thanks, Mark.
<_Mark_> Talent and volunteers go a long way. I'm certainly lacking in manpower at the moment.
<BJKlein_> to which I'm sure we'll be able to find ways to support each other...
<BJKlein_> your help with the imminst graphic is a great example...
<BJKlein_> you have talent... imminst has network...
<BJKlein_> just stay alive long enough for us to help you!
<_Mark_> I'll be around for a few years yet
<BJKlein_> perhaps post more pics of your family, friends to the 2.0 Project website if possible..
<_Mark_> Even though I criticize blind optimism, I'm fairly optimistic the project will succeed in one way or another
<_Mark_> If they're willing, I can defitely do that
<_Mark_> *definitely
<BJKlein_> check:
http://imminst.org/f...ST&f=116&t=1927<BJKlein_> if you've yet to see.. James Swayze
<enoosphere> Visibility seems to be key. Getting the word out.
<_Mark_> Definitely. Keep in mind I'm very open to ideas. If you have thoughts about promotion or direction, feel free to fire them at me
<_Mark_> I'll read over that tonight Bruce. I'm encouraged that someone has done this before
<enoosphere> Well, I'm going to head on out...time to get to work
I'll give you an update soon Mark. Goodnight Bruce and everyone else still here.
<_Mark_> Good night Richard, thanks for coming
<BJKlein_> night Richard... i'm best to bed to...
<BJKlein_> thanks again, Mark... keep me posted.
<_Mark_> Well, thank you all. This was a blast.
<_Mark_> I look forward to our continued relationship.
<_Mark_> Night.