When did transhumanism begin?
The term transhumanism was coined by English biologist and philosopher Julian Huxley in his 1957 essay of the same name.
Who is behind transhumanism?
The biologist Julian Huxley is generally regarded as the founder of transhumanism after using the term for the title of an influential 1957 article.
What’s the difference between transhumanism and eugenics?
Transhumanism is the philosophical thesis that we should use technology to radically enhance human beings. Transhumanism is broader than eugenics in that transhumanism is concerned with all possible modifications of the biological basis of human beings, not just genetic modifications associated with reproduction.
What is the transhuman era?
Simply put, transhumanism is a broad intellectual movement that advocates for the transformation of humanity through embracing technology. It was in this era that the first self-described transhumanists began appearing, having formal meetings around the University of California.
How are we already cyborgs?
According to Musk, we are already cyborgs by utilizing “machine extensions” of ourselves like phones and computers. “By far you have more power, more capability, than the President of the United States had 30 years ago. So everyone is already superhuman, and a cyborg,” says Musk [at 33:56].
How is transhumanism possible?
Transhumanism is possible because of something known as neuroplasticity, the capacity for the neurons in our brain to make new connections and reconfigure its network in response to new stimuli, information, trauma, or dysfunction.
What are the dangers of transhumanism?
One possible consequence feared by some commentators is that, in effect, transhumanism will lead to the existence of two distinct types of being, the human and the posthuman. The human may be incapable of breeding with the posthuman and will be seen as having a much lower moral standing.
What is an example of transhumanism?
Some examples of transhumanism include anti-ageing and artificial intelligence. Transhumanism often represented in films as a negative aspect of humanity – shown as “mad scientists” where there is a negative plot twist causing damage e.g. Incredible Hulk.
What is the probability of human extinction?
Humanity has a 95\% probability of being extinct in 7,800,000 years, according to J. Richard Gott’s formulation of the controversial Doomsday argument, which argues that we have probably already lived through half the duration of human history.