Conversations with Peter Boghossian Transhumanism: The New EUGENICS? | Allen Porter
Dec 2, 2025
Allen Porter, a philosopher known for his work on continental philosophy and cultural critique, dives deep into the complexities of wokeism and transhumanism. He explores wokeism's origins in Marxism and its impact on institutions like HR and education. The conversation takes a turn toward transhumanism, debating the ethical implications of altering human nature and the inevitability of technological evolution. With a cautious perspective, Porter weighs the pros and cons of enhancement technologies while probing the moral boundaries of medical procedures.
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Wokeism's Intellectual Roots
- Wokeism is a distinct movement blending Marxism and deconstructive postmodernism that reshaped institutions.
- Allen Porter argues this combo produces pan-politicization and institutional entrenchment across culture and universities.
Monitor Institutional Policies
- Watch institutional policies closely, because ideology often embeds into HR, awards, and hiring rules.
- Porter cites examples like diversity quotas affecting nominations and corporate DEI to show how change becomes policy.
Friendship Frays Over Ideology
- Allen Porter recounts a Princeton friendship that ended after he interrogated his friend's woke positions.
- The friend eventually severed contact after labeling punctuation use as 'white supremacist.'
