No death and an enhanced life

No death and an enhanced life

7/9/2018

link

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/06/no-death-and-an-enhanced-life-is-the-future-transhuman

summary

This article discusses the concept of transhumanism and its potential implications for the future. Transhumanism is a movement that advocates for using technology to enhance human capabilities, with the ultimate goal of achieving immortality. The article examines various technologies and advancements that could contribute to this vision, such as genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and brain-computer interfaces. It also raises ethical concerns and questions about the impact of transhumanism on society, individual identity, and the gap between the privileged few who may have access to these enhancements and the rest of humanity. The article presents different perspectives on transhumanism and invites readers to consider the implications of a future where death could be conquered and life could be significantly enhanced.

tags

transhumanism ꞏ future technology ꞏ artificial intelligence ꞏ human enhancement ꞏ life extension ꞏ immortality ꞏ post-humanism ꞏ biohacking ꞏ cyborgs ꞏ genetic engineering ꞏ nanotechnology ꞏ robotics ꞏ brain-computer interface ꞏ virtual reality ꞏ augmented reality ꞏ futurism ꞏ science fiction ꞏ ethics ꞏ digital consciousness ꞏ mind uploading ꞏ cognitive enhancement ꞏ medical technology ꞏ longevity ꞏ futurist thinking ꞏ technological singularity ꞏ cyberspace ꞏ human evolution ꞏ philosophy of technology ꞏ bioethics ꞏ human-machine integration ꞏ social impact of technology ꞏ existential risks ꞏ biotechnology ꞏ future society ꞏ technological progress ꞏ cyborgization ꞏ radical life extension ꞏ morality ꞏ future trends ꞏ scientific advancements ꞏ cyborg revolution ꞏ technological innovation ꞏ human transformation ꞏ ai ethics ꞏ cybernetics ꞏ human-machine collaboration ꞏ post-biological era