extropic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to extropy: The term "extropic" describes something that pertains to the concept of extropy. Extropy is a philosophical principle that anticipates the indefinite extension of human life and intelligence through technological and scientific progress, often associated with the expansion of civilization across the universe.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The conference focused on extropic philosophies and their implications for our future.
- His writings explore an extropic vision where humanity transcends its biological limitations.
Advanced Usage
"Extropic principle": A guiding idea or tenet derived from the concept of extropy.
- The project was driven by an extropic principle of perpetual improvement and growth.
"Extropic movement": A collective or intellectual movement centered around the ideals of extropy.
- Early transhumanist thought was closely linked to the extropic movement.
Variants and Related Words
- Extropy (n): The core philosophical concept of perpetual growth, intelligence expansion, and life extension, often seen as the opposite of entropy (disorder and decay).
- Extropy represents a positive vision of the future driven by technology.
Synonyms
- Transhumanist: Relating to the belief that the human condition can be enhanced through technology.
- Progressive: Favoring or advocating for advancement and improvement, especially technologically.
Notes on Meaning
- Specific Context: "Extropic" is a highly specialized term primarily used within philosophical, futuristic, and transhumanist discussions. It is not commonly found in general everyday language.
- Relation to Entropy: While "entropy" is a fundamental concept in physics and thermodynamics referring to disorder, "extropy" and "extropic" are its conceptual antonyms in a philosophical context, focusing on growth, order, and intelligence.
Adjective
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of or relating to extropy
