Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
- Published in print:
- 2021
- Published Online:
- May 2022
- ISBN:
- 9781529219203
- eISBN:
- 9781529219241
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781529219203.001.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Science, Technology and Environment
The concept of transhumanism emerged in the middle of the 20th century and has influenced discussions around artificial intelligence, brain–computer interfaces, genetic technologies and life ...
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The concept of transhumanism emerged in the middle of the 20th century and has influenced discussions around artificial intelligence, brain–computer interfaces, genetic technologies and life extension. Despite its enduring influence in the public imagination, a fully developed philosophy of transhumanism has not yet been presented. This book explores the critical issues that link transhumanism with digitalization, gene technologies, and ethics. It examines the history and meaning of transhumanism and asks bold questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds. Offering insightful reflections on values, norms, and utopia, this will be an important guide for readers interested in contemporary digital culture, gene ethics, and policy making.Less
The concept of transhumanism emerged in the middle of the 20th century and has influenced discussions around artificial intelligence, brain–computer interfaces, genetic technologies and life extension. Despite its enduring influence in the public imagination, a fully developed philosophy of transhumanism has not yet been presented. This book explores the critical issues that link transhumanism with digitalization, gene technologies, and ethics. It examines the history and meaning of transhumanism and asks bold questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds. Offering insightful reflections on values, norms, and utopia, this will be an important guide for readers interested in contemporary digital culture, gene ethics, and policy making.