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Philosophical movement advocating for the transformation of the human condition

Transhumanism is an intellectual movement and philosophy that advocates for the transformation of the human condition by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies to greatly enhance human intellect and physiology.

Overview[edit]

Transhumanism seeks to improve human capacities through advanced technologies. It aims to eliminate aging and enhance human cognitive abilities, physical abilities, and emotional well-being.

Key Concepts[edit]

Human enhancement: The use of technology to improve the human body and mind beyond their natural state.
Life extension: Efforts to extend the human lifespan through biological and technological means.
Artificial intelligence: The development of machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Mind uploading: The hypothetical process of scanning a human brain and transferring it to a digital medium.

Technologies Involved[edit]

Transhumanism involves various technologies, including:

Ethical Considerations[edit]

Transhumanism raises several ethical issues, such as:

The potential for social inequality if enhancements are only available to the wealthy.
The risk of losing human identity and individuality.
Concerns about safety and unintended consequences of new technologies.

Criticism[edit]

Critics of transhumanism argue that it could lead to a loss of humanity and moral values. They also express concerns about the environmental impact and the potential for technological dystopia.

References[edit]

External Links[edit]

Transhumanism[edit]

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-'''Transhumanism''' is an [[intellectual movement]] and [[philosophical movement]] that advocates for the transformation of the human condition by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies to greatly enhance human [[intellect]] and [[physiology]]. The movement is often associated with the study of the potential benefits and dangers of emerging technologies that could overcome fundamental human limitations, as well as the ethics of using such technologies.
+{{Short description|Philosophical movement advocating for the transformation of the human condition}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
+{{Philosophy sidebar}}
-== History ==
+'''Transhumanism''' is an [[intellectual movement]] and [[philosophical movement|philosophy]] that advocates for the transformation of the [[human condition]] by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies to greatly enhance [[human intellect]] and [[physiology]].
-The term "transhumanism" was first coined by the biologist [[Julian Huxley]] in 1957. Huxley defined it as "man remaining man, but transcending himself, by realizing new possibilities of and for his human nature." The modern transhumanist movement began to take shape in the 1980s with the work of thinkers like [[FM-2030]] and [[Max More]], who founded the [[Extropy Institute]].
-== Core Concepts ==
+==Overview==
-Transhumanism encompasses a variety of concepts and ideas, including:
+Transhumanism seeks to improve human capacities through advanced technologies. It aims to eliminate aging and enhance human [[cognitive abilities]], [[physical abilities]], and [[emotional well-being]].
-* '''[[Human enhancement]]''': The use of technology to improve human physical and cognitive abilities.
+==Key Concepts==
-* '''[[Life extension]]''': Research and development aimed at significantly extending human lifespan.
+* '''[[Human enhancement]]''': The use of technology to improve the human body and mind beyond their natural state.
-* '''[[Artificial intelligence]]''': The creation of machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
+* '''[[Life extension]]''': Efforts to extend the human lifespan through biological and technological means.
-* '''[[Mind uploading]]''': The hypothetical process of scanning a physical structure of the brain accurately enough to create an emulation of the mental state.
+* '''[[Artificial intelligence]]''': The development of machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
-* '''[[Cryonics]]''': The low-temperature preservation of humans who can no longer be sustained by contemporary medicine, with the hope that resuscitation and restoration to full health may be possible in the future.
+* '''[[Mind uploading]]''': The hypothetical process of scanning a human brain and transferring it to a digital medium.
-== Ethical Considerations ==
+==Technologies Involved==
-Transhumanism raises numerous ethical questions, including:
+Transhumanism involves various technologies, including:
+* [[Genetic engineering]]
+* [[Nanotechnology]]
+* [[Biotechnology]]
+* [[Neurotechnology]]
-* '''[[Bioethics]]''': The study of the ethical issues emerging from advances in biology and medicine.
+==Ethical Considerations==
-* '''[[Technological singularity]]''': The hypothetical point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.
+Transhumanism raises several ethical issues, such as:
-* '''[[Posthumanism]]''': A philosophy that explores the possibilities of life beyond the current human form and condition.
+* The potential for [[social inequality]] if enhancements are only available to the wealthy.
+* The risk of losing [[human identity]] and [[individuality]].
+* Concerns about [[safety]] and [[unintended consequences]] of new technologies.
-== Criticisms ==
+==Criticism==
-Critics of transhumanism argue that it could lead to increased social inequality, loss of human identity, and unforeseen consequences of advanced technologies. Some notable critics include [[Francis Fukuyama]] and [[Bill McKibben]].
+Critics of transhumanism argue that it could lead to a loss of [[humanity]] and [[moral values]]. They also express concerns about the [[environmental impact]] and the potential for [[technological dystopia]].
-== Related Pages ==
+==See Also==
-* [[Human enhancement]]
+* [[Posthumanism]]
-* [[Life extension]]
-* [[Artificial intelligence]]
-* [[Mind uploading]]
-* [[Cryonics]]
 * [[Bioethics]]
-* [[Technological singularity]]
+* [[Singularity (technology)]]
-* [[Posthumanism]]
-== See Also ==
+==References==
-* [[Extropy Institute]]
+{{Reflist}}
-* [[Julian Huxley]]
-* [[FM-2030]]
-* [[Max More]]
-* [[Francis Fukuyama]]
-* [[Bill McKibben]]
-{{Transhumanism}}
+==External Links==
-{{Philosophy-stub}}
+* [https://www.humanityplus.org/ Humanity+]
+* [https://www.transhumanism.org/ World Transhumanist Association]
 [[Category:Transhumanism]]
 [[Category:Philosophical movements]]
-[[Category:Ethics]]
 [[Category:Emerging technologies]]
+[[Category:Human enhancement]]
+== Transhumanism ==
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+File:Hux-Oxon-72.jpg|Hux-Oxon-72
+File:PPTCountdowntoSingularityLog.jpg|PPT Countdown to Singularity Log
+File:Amish_vs_modern_transportation.jpg|Amish vs modern transportation
+</gallery>