>Before writing a preamble, I suggest compiling a list of concepts which
>virians value and wish to propagate. Here are a few starters:
>
>Mind
>Compassion
>The ability of individuals to recognize the forces which influence their
>perceptions, desires and behavior
>The ability of individuals to make informed decissions
>Liberation of individuals from non-creative, non-cognitive drudgery
Life
Complexity (in the mathematical sense)
Diversity
Creative expression (ties in with KMO's last point)
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Equilibrium (related: homeostasis, vectors)
Mechanism (Cranes vs. Skyhooks, see: Dennett "Darwin's Dangerous Idea")
Meme (wasn't someone going to mention this one?)
Selection (natural and artificial)
Reed
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