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Xi and Putin Are Transhumanists

Jim Geraghty posted about Xi and Putin discussing the attainment of immortality through biotechnology, specifically, through the technique of repeatedly replacing organs. I have nothing to add to his post except this: Harnessing technology to attain hyper life extension or immortality — such as by uploading one’s mind into a computer or, as Putin and Xi discussed, repeatedly having one’s organs replaced — is the transhumanist delusion. Transhumanism is mostly a materialistic wail of despair in the night, a desperate quest for hope for those who are terrified that death leads to obliteration: Carbon molecules you were and carbon molecules you shall be. I assume, as a vile Communist, Xi believes this, too. On the other hand, Putin claims to Read More ›

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The flooded streets of the city of Kherson after the explosion of the dam of the Kakhovka reservoir. Ecological catastrophe in Ukraine. Russian-Ukrainian war. Exclusive drone footage
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No, Putin Should Not Be Charged With the “Crime” of “Ecocide”

Vladimir Putin is a war criminal of the worst order for his atrocities against Ukraine. He is responsible for human carnage, the deaths and terrible woundings of hundreds of thousands of people — from soldiers to civilians and even children killed in hospitals where they were receiving medical treatment. But . . . should he ever be called to so face the music, he should not be charged with "ecocide." Read More ›
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Tractor cultivating field at spring
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Stifling Food Production in the Name of Saving the Planet

Global warming hysteria now has some governments forcing cuts in the use of nitrogen fertilizers to “save the planet.” But that will mean less food for hungry people and collapsing farm economies. Read More ›
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The World Rages at Russia’s Evil Actions — but Shrugs at China’s

Ukraine is the immediate crisis, to be sure. But over the long term, the Middle Kingdom poses a far greater peril. Our policies going forward need to reflect that threatening reality. Read More ›