The four technoprogressive pillars
The four technoprogressive pillars are a hallmark of technoprogressive thinking expressed by David Wood in his 2018 book Transcending Politics.
Technocracy[править]
The use, as far as possible, of principles of independent rationality and scientific analysis.
Transhumanism[править]
The pillar that sets the direction for policy, namely the profound ongoing elevation of all-around human health, human wisdom, human well-being, and human freedom.
Superdemocracy[править]
The active involvement of the entire population both in decision-making and in the full benefits of transhumanism.
I'll have a lot more to say about democracy in Chapter 10. "Democracy and inclusion"
Earlier on page ten, David writes, "Super democracy: significantly improved social inclusion and resilience, whilst upholding diversity and liberty - overcoming human tendencies toward tribalism, divisiveness, deception, and the abuse of power."
Urgency[править]
Which might be expressed as exponential urgency: the accelerating pace of technological innovation threatens to hurl humanity within just a few short years into a bewildering no man's land between pitiful existential disaster and a magnificent sustainable abundance. We need to hasten our understanding of the possible trajectories ahead and equip ourselves to progress at full speed in the required direction.