Rewilding is an interesting new word. The basic premise is that our world is out of balance and by bringing back some of things that we thought were negative – we can bring back balance and actually vastly improve many areas of our environment. From http://rewilding.org/:
In short, the rewilding argument posits that large predators are often instrumental in maintaining the integrity of ecosystems. In turn, the large predators require extensive space and connectivity.
This appeals to my primal mature because I also feel the drive and desire to rejoin a more wild environment, while enjoying access to the comforts and safety of our current world.
I want to spend a week naked in the jungle fending for myself.
This desire is not coherent to the life I currently live. As a transhumanist I cannot risk losing the one instance that I have of myself right now. Once I have a backup – will I find myself getting involved in more dangerous activities, or will I just run a simulation in VR to experience the same activity? There will be purists who will feel that they have to participate in the meat world to obtain the “real” experience.
The question remains, is this an experiment in rewilding ourselves? Will we need these experiences to stay in touch with our human sides?
I need to hunt, and be hunted. This is a thrill that my primal nature desires, and I look forward to the opportunity.