noun
- Plural of extropian; advocates or believers in extropianism, a futurist philosophy emphasizing technological progress, life extension, and the transcendence of biological limitations.
Usage: specialized; often capitalized; primarily used in transhumanist and futurist contexts
Examples
- Extropians advocate for the use of advanced technology to extend human lifespan indefinitely.
- The conference brought together extropians from around the world to discuss artificial intelligence and life extension.
- Some extropians believe that nanotechnology will revolutionize medicine and eliminate aging.
- Critics argue that extropians underestimate the ethical challenges of radical life extension.
- Extropians often support research into cryonics and mind uploading as paths to immortality.