Everything you ever wanted to know about transhumanism

Old Whig recently blogrolled me and I noticed that he put a question mark next to the word transhumanist. Allow me to elucidate. . .

I once met a Luddite. He told me that the ultimate evil of our technologically-preoccupied society would be realized when man succeeded in uploading himself into the computer.

I disagree. I think it will bring us one step closer to God.”

-Unknown

Transhumanists espouse “Philosophies of life (such as extropian perspectives) that seek the continuation and acceleration of the evolution of intelligent life beyond its currently human form and human limitations by means of science and technology, guided by life-promoting principles and values.”

As a transhumanist, I believe in extending my life using technology. I believe that humans have the capacity to evolve beyond the physical bodies we are born into. I believe biotech and nanotech will change everything in the coming decades. These two fields of science will accelerate the culture clash that is currently reshaping societies around the world.

Transhumanists can often be found hanging out with futurists and extropians.

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