tszzl: the sci-fi taboo against synthetic life is becoming a real-world force
tszzl · x · 2026-09-18
Blogger tszzl argues that the deep taboo against creating synthetic life — the Admonition, the Butlerian Jihad — recurs across science fiction, and its beginnings are visible in organizations like the pause movement, driven by a sentiment beyond safety concerns. He predicts it will become a strong force in our world, and clarifies he doesn't view this cultural development as incorrect or irrational.
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