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#1041 Anna Puzio: Social Robots, Religious Robots, Transhumanism, and Digital Afterlives

The Dissenter

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Genetics, Ethics, and Digital Afterlives

This chapter examines the ethical complexities surrounding genetics, challenging the binary classification of genes and its implications for eugenics and discrimination. It further delves into the intersection of transhumanism and technology, particularly focusing on the controversial aspects of digital afterlives and the creation of chatbots mimicking deceased loved ones. By analyzing the psychological effects of these advancements on the grieving process, the chapter emphasizes the need for careful consideration of how technology interacts with human experiences of loss.

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