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

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