Character Quote by Mitchell Heisman
““The human race will possess the technology to create God. Why not build this being? Emerging technologies such as nanotechnological molecular manufacturers will likely be so powerful and potentially destructive that it will take God to master them. God may turn out to be inevitable simply in order for the human race to save itself. If virtue as excellence is ultimately identical with evolutionary perfection, then virtue is ultimately identical to whatever leads evolution towards a higher state of perfection. Virtue as excellence is thus ultimately inseparable from evolutionary ethics. Evolutionary ethics ties or morality with whatever is conductive to evolutionary progress. If politics is control over evolution, then is virtue the values that best steer political control over evolution?””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Future of Technology, 2020
Humanity may need a god‑like entity to manage powerful, potentially destructive technologies, linking virtue with evolutionary progress.
In simple terms: We might need a god‑like guide for advanced tech.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical frameworks for tech evolution.
Themes
technology
ethics
evolution
virtue
Mood
cautious
speculative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- AI development
- public discourse
Key Concepts
transhumanism
philosophy
future studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to a god‑like overseer?
- How can we embed virtue without a deity?
A Different Perspective
Assuming a deity is necessary may limit human agency.
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