01.29.07

INTERVIEW – Nick Bostrom on the future, transhumanism and the end of the world

Posted in Transhumanism, Transhumanists at 7:00 am by rheil

INTERVIEW – Nick Bostrom on the future, transhumanism and the end of the world

(SF-Diplomat)

(»For most people, the idea of altering human cognitive and physical capacities so as to improve the fundamental character of the human condition is nothing more than science fiction. Indeed, it’s difficult to find a contemporary work of science fiction that does not engage with the ideas of transhumanism whether it is in the shape of cybernetic implants or genetic engineering or even the singularity.

However, far from being the preserve of science fiction writers such as Charles Stross, Cory Doctorow or Vernor Vinge, the ideas of transhumanism have enough academic and political weight to them to lead Francis Fukuyama to declare transhumanism the greatest threat to the future of humanity.

In order to find out more about the realities of the transhumanist movement, SF Diplomat sought out Nick Bostrom to ask him about transhumanism, the end of the world and the future of academic research. [...]«)

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