11.11.07
Posted in Ethics, Human Enhancement, Organisations, Transhumanism at 8:09 am by rheil
The Fuck Death Foundation
(»MISSION STATEMENT
The Fuck Death Foundation is an organization dedicated to the elimination of death through the generation and distribution of funds to strategically selected causes and initiatives worldwide.
Not only does the FDF effectively address the major precipitants of human demise worldwide, it also takes into consideration the most ruthlessly indiscriminate killer of all — oldness. [...]«)
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11.03.07
Posted in Ethics, Transhumanism at 7:05 am by rheil
(»In moral defence of Transhumanism
In contrast to our recent discussions on religious extremism, transhumanism offers an alternative position that is no less radical yet potentially rewarding. The ideology of transhumanism is comparable to secular humanism in that both advocate the importance of individuality and personal growth. However, where these two positions diverge is in regards to the future of human evolution. In this article I would like to firstly offer a broad definition of transhumanism, followed by the arguments both for and against its implementation. Finally, I would like to discuss the possibility of society adopting a transhumanist position in order to fully realise our human potential. [...]«)
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