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[Seminar]Transhumanism
Our 2nd topic thread!
Yay!
This one is about transhumanism, and is it the right way to go to further our species?
Or does it make us less human?
A few articles on this:
Transhumanism: Possible Effects
The Social Implications of Transhumanism
Begin! ^o^
Yay!
This one is about transhumanism, and is it the right way to go to further our species?
Or does it make us less human?
A few articles on this:
Transhumanism: Possible Effects
The Social Implications of Transhumanism
Begin! ^o^
Omnia Mori
sed Evici Amor
sed Evici Amor
We have embraced this for thousands of years already. I don't see a reason to stop now.
Clothes, houses, medical attention, bracers, splints, joint reconstruction, hearing aids, glasses, contact lenses, calculators, abacus, the computer, the list goes on.
Our entire civilisation is essentially geared towards the ultimate goal of achiveing perfect transhumanism, ascension if you will.
We are humans, this is what we do.
If we didn't we would be just like animals. (Hell, even some animals work towards it...)
Clothes, houses, medical attention, bracers, splints, joint reconstruction, hearing aids, glasses, contact lenses, calculators, abacus, the computer, the list goes on.
Our entire civilisation is essentially geared towards the ultimate goal of achiveing perfect transhumanism, ascension if you will.
We are humans, this is what we do.
If we didn't we would be just like animals. (Hell, even some animals work towards it...)
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I am completely in support of transhumanism. Our bodies are incredibly defective. Cancer is a major killer, as is heart disease. Imagine replacing your heart with a mechanical pump when it was in danger. Imagine being able to replace organs at will when they failed. Imagine allowing the world's most brilliant scientists to live well past their natural lifespan. The accomplishments and the knowledge accumulation would be incredible. Humanity could be a lot better off.
But as with everything, Trashumanism has a downside. Altruism is not the most common human trait. Corruption, military force and elite agendas could quite easily turn the concept of Transhumanism into a nightmare. Dictators could live well past their natural lifespan. Soldiers could be equipped with inbuilt heavy body armour, making civilian resistance impossible if the agenda was authoritarian. The modifications might be made only available to the wealthy and the elite.
It's a great concept, but it has risks. I still think it's something to strive for as a species.
But as with everything, Trashumanism has a downside. Altruism is not the most common human trait. Corruption, military force and elite agendas could quite easily turn the concept of Transhumanism into a nightmare. Dictators could live well past their natural lifespan. Soldiers could be equipped with inbuilt heavy body armour, making civilian resistance impossible if the agenda was authoritarian. The modifications might be made only available to the wealthy and the elite.
It's a great concept, but it has risks. I still think it's something to strive for as a species.
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Originally Posted by Warcry
Imagine allowing the world's most brilliant scientists to live well past their natural lifespan.
Then everyone would want that, but still have kids. Then this causes over population, which we can't cure by transhumanism.
Apart from that, transhumanism is something incredibly useful. As Gorman said, it has been applied for as long as we are using tools etc.
The reason most people start to think of it as unethical is probably because now, they are doing stuff like changing organs.
But think of it. Why would getting a new kidney be morally wrong and getting dialysis every time not? Or bypasses in the heart?
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Well overpopulation wouldn't be such a problem if we were mostly robot, we could easily live in inhospitable environments such as Mars or the moon.
Actually, come to think of it, the whole 'overpopulation' thing could spark more resources put towards new colonies. Which would be great!
Transhumanism has endless benefits, huzzah!
Actually, come to think of it, the whole 'overpopulation' thing could spark more resources put towards new colonies. Which would be great!
Transhumanism has endless benefits, huzzah!
When I see you, my heart goes DOKI⑨DOKI
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