The Nick Bryant Podcast
Welcome to the Machine: Onwards to Transhumanism with Dr. Steve Fuller
Mar 1, 2024
Dr. Steve Fuller, Auguste Comte Chair in Social Epistemology, discusses transhumanism's history, genetic programming, theological intersections, morphological freedom, and risks in scientific experiments. The podcast explores Galileo's telescope discoveries, faith in science, post-humanism, and the balance between scientific progress and ethical considerations.
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- Advocacy for gene editing and genetic enhancement to direct human evolution stems from Julian Huxley's vision of self-directed evolution.
- The intertwining of theological frameworks with scientific history portrays humans as 'fallen gods' seeking to regain divine entitlement.
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Julian Huxley's Vision of Transhumanism in the 1950s
Julian Huxley, influenced by his evolutionary beliefs, envisioned a future where humans could direct their own evolution through advanced genetic modification. This idea stemmed from a belief that Homo sapiens could understand and control their evolutionary trajectory. He advocated for a high-grade eugenics program utilizing technologies like gene editing and genetic enhancement, setting the stage for modern transhumanism.
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