Techno-Utopian Visions and Existential Risks

This chapter examines the ideology of transhumanism and its associated visions of a technologically advanced future for humanity. It discusses the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence and critiques the perspective that prioritizes future potential over current human suffering. The narrative critiques techno-utopianism, emphasizing the potential dangers of detachment from immediate global issues in favor of an expansive cosmic outlook.