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#436 | Transhumanism & The Rise of The Superhumans

Jan 11, 2024
This podcast explores the concept of transhumanism and its potential to enhance human abilities through technology. Topics discussed include the roots of transhumanism, medical advancements, radical life extension, cognitive enhancement, ethical considerations, transhumanism in popular culture, and real-life examples. The hosts also delve into the argument of price and inequality, the pursuit of superhumans, and the ethical and practical aspects of transhumanism.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring Transhumanism and the Potential for Human Enhancement
02:35 • 13min
3
The Argument of Price and Inequality in Transhumanism
15:17 • 4min
4
Transhumanism and the Pursuit of Superhumans
19:27 • 2min
5
The Ethics and Practicalities of Transhumanism
21:33 • 2min