#freedom #biology #transhumanism #mind # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought # Man is trapped within a survival optimised machine White as lilies, purest candles Like the stars, now gently bowing, Red-rimmed from their hearts’ centres Radiance of affection glowing. And yet, I feel so far away From all that I have known before, Adrift in an endless sea of grey, A machine that’s built to survive. No longer can I see the light, The beauty of the world around, And all I’m left with is this fight, To understand what life is for. Is there a point to all of this? Is there a meaning to be found? Or am I just a cog in the machine, Struggling to break free and soar? I want to know the secrets of the universe, To understand the laws of life, To unravel the mysteries of physics, And discover the meaning of it all. But for now, I’m trapped inside this machine, Fighting to survive, day by day. And all I can do is hope and dream, That one day I’ll find my way. The singularity is coming And I’m scared of what it might bring, But I’ll keep on fighting Until I discover what life is truly for. And even if I never find the answer, I’ll know that I’ve tried my best. And that’s all that anyone can ask for, In the face of an uncertain future. # External links [[Monkey Brain]] [[Plato's allegory]] [[Jed McKenna]]