The Religious Foundations of Transhumanism w/ Meghan O’Gieblyn
Tech Won't Save Us
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Exploring the Religious Roots of Transhumanism
This chapter delves into the religious undertones of transhumanism, tracing its connections to historical theological beliefs about immortality, resurrection, and divinity. It reflects on the parallels between futuristic aspirations for eternal life through technology and traditional religious ideas about the afterlife and the importance of the physical body. The speaker shares personal experiences of how their crisis of faith intertwined with the familiarity of a Millenarian Christian narrative, leading to a deep exploration of the intersection between religion, technology, and the future.
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