RE: There should be more 'Trans' in Transhumanism
Not every trans person really cares about transhumanism just like not every Christian thinks we're of "the mark of the beast". The trans community is a very diverse group just like any other group. You'd think there'd also be more blind and deaf in the transhumanist community but so far I'm the only deaf transhumanist that I'm aware of. Shrug
Tell you what though, why don't YOU reach out to the trans community? :) I always say, be the change you want to see. I try my best to reach out and advocate for the deaf, you can do the same with trans and we'll tackle our respective groups in bringing them into the fold.
Also you can work with @KittyHPlus if she feels up to working with you. You both are trans and transhumanist. Just don't butt heads. ;) Again, not everyone in a community agrees with each other, so be nice and focus on what you have in common and set aside the differences.
One would never expect the whole populace of any group of people to be on board with an idea or philosophy. Especially, as you say, one as diverse as the Transgender population. However, there is every reason to wonder why more aren't interested in it which was what the questions in the article are driving at. The same could absolutely be said of the deaf community and anyone else who would stand to benefit from Transhumanist approaches to technology and social systems. The more the merrier and hopefully more successful so if a wider array of people can be reached it would be great. Transgender individuals do stand out a little in this regard though and make them especially interesting in terms of wondering why they are not as involved. The most notable simply being the scale to which many are interested in modification and customization. A group like the deaf or blind want one fairly specific feature repaired. A very important one to be sure but they are less likely to want to change so dramatically.
I wholeheartedly agree that I and anyone else I can convince to help should be reaching out as much as possible. In some ways this post was a step in that direction. To whatever extent possible it might be worth coordinating on some elements. After all the fundamental interest is similar - changes and improvements to the body. It will be a challenge to connect with the community but an interesting challenge to be sure and well worth the effort.
I will reach out to KittyHPlus and see what may be of interest.
Sweet. I know what you're getting at, I was merely explaining my reasoning and understood the article in question as to what meant by it. I'm merely reaffirming that we have to be the change we want to see. You being trans, will have a greater impact on the trans community that I would. Likewise with me and the deaf community, since I'm deaf, that's where I'd have any sort of impact. =3
I'm sure @KittyHPlus and you will have plenty to talk about, you have two interests that already align and at least one (Transhumanism) can form a friendship and see where things go from there.
Wish you the best in your approach with the transgender community inviting them into the transhumanist community! Best of luck!