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English Learning for Curious Minds
#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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- Transhumanism aims to enhance the human condition through technology, with a focus on radical life extension and cognitive enhancement.
- Transhumanism raises ethical questions and concerns about inequality, blurring the lines between human and superhuman and challenging our understanding of what it means to be human.
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Transhumanism and the Philosophy of Human Enhancement
Transhumanism is a philosophical and scientific movement centered around the idea of enhancing the human condition through technology. It aims to push the boundaries of what it means to be human by extending lifespans, improving physical abilities, and enhancing cognitive capacities. While medical technology to solve routine problems and prolong life is widely accepted, transhumanism seeks to go beyond this and blur the lines between human and superhuman. This movement traces back to Julian Huxley, who proposed the concept in 1957. Its practical applications today involve radical life extension and cognitive enhancement. However, it raises ethical questions and concerns about inequality and the definition of what it means to be human.
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