02.19.10
Posted in Anti-Aging, biotech, Evolution / Genetics, Human Enhancement, Nanotechnology, Neuro, Technology, Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 7:02 am by rheil
Transhumanism: The way of the future (Natasha Vita-More, The Scavenger)
„The only way for us to survive is to evolve. Transhumanism – a movement supporting the use of science and technology to improve the mental and physical characteristics and capacities of humans – is the way forward, writes Natasha Vita-More.“ [read original article]
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02.07.09
Posted in Texts about Transhumanism, Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 7:22 am by rheil
True Transhumanism (by Max More, The Global Spiral Feb. 2009, Vol 9, Issue 9)
“Transhumanists go beyond most of our traditional humanist predecessors in proposing fundamental alterations in human nature in pursuit of these improvements…Rather than accepting the undesirable aspects of the human condition, transhumanists of all stripes challenge natural and traditional limitations on our possibilities.” [read original article]
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02.07.07
Posted in Critics, Technology, Texts about Transhumanism, Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 9:52 am by rheil
Dale Carrico:The Trouble with “Transhumanism”: Part One
The term “transhumanist” may give people an identity at the cost of achieving their goals
By Dale Carrico (Betterhumans 12/17/2004)
(»I’m not a transhumanist, but I play one on Google.
It’s been happening more and more lately. A student or colleague or friend who does an online search for my name or stumbles upon some of my online writing asks, in a somewhat perplexed tone, “Are you one of these ‘transhumanists?’” And, “What is this whole ‘transhumanist’ thing about?” The more I think about these questions, the harder it is to answer them. And this is making me incredibly nervous. [....]«)
The Trouble with “Transhumanism”: Part Two (Betterhumans 12/22/2004)
To make real progress in discussions of radical technology, the first thing we need is new language
(»As I discussed in the first part of this series, I think that some supporters of radical technological outcomes overapply the term “transhumanist” to their strategic allies in ways that might needlessly alienate them, render them more vulnerable to rhetorical attack and, in so doing, frustrate the achievement of shared strategic ends. [...]«)
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12.29.06
Posted in Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 9:01 am by rheil
Transhumanism promotion: (»The idea for this project emerged when I realised how poorly the spreading of transhumanist memes is organised (see Status quo). First I thought about preparing a small “teaching manual” or “brainwashing manual” that would be helpful for fellow transhumanists to “convert” their friends and even strangers. Then I realised that there are more unanswered questions related to promotion of H+. Even if nobody else contributes, I will be gradually dumping here my ideas and copypasting selected ideas of others. But it doesn’t have to be just me alone. By all means, if you have something to say, go ahead and add your ideas.«)
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12.28.06
Posted in Deutschsprachige Seiten, Texts about Transhumanism, Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 11:58 am by rheil
Reinhard Heil: Der Transhumanismus. [Sic et Non] (“Im Laufe der letzten zwei Jahrzehnte hat sich – vor allem in Kalifornien – eine Bewegung konstituiert, die es sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, die Menschen in der uns bekannten Form zu überwinden, beziehungsweise den Menschen so weit zu verbessern, dass er in der Lage ist, den Herausforderungen des 21. Jahrhunderts gerecht zu werden: Der Transhumanismus.”)[PDF-Version]
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12.27.06
Posted in Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 7:35 am by rheil
Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) des Extropy Instituts (“The Transhumanist FAQ is written by Extropy Institute, dating back to 1987. Edits have been made from the transhuman list in 1994, and the transhumanist community. ExI continues to update The Transhumanist FAQ to provide accurate and also recent information. ExI’s Transhumanist FAQ is one of many that offer views about transhumanity.“)
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Posted in Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 7:35 am by rheil
Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) der World Transhumanist Association (A General Introduction Version 2.1 (2003) von Nick Bostrom et al.)
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Posted in Deutschsprachige Seiten, Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 7:34 am by rheil
Transhumanismus – Einführung (De:Trans – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Transhumanismus e.V.)
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Posted in Deutschsprachige Seiten, Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 7:33 am by rheil
Transhumanismus FAQ (WTA) (Übersetzung der FAQ der World Transhumanist Organisation)
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Posted in Transhumanism, What is Transhumanism? at 7:29 am by rheil
Nick Bostrom: A History of Transhuman Thought, in: Journal of Evolution and Technology, Vol 14, April 2005 (“This paper traces the cultural and philosophical roots of transhumanist thought and describes some of the influences and contributions that led to the development of contemporary transhumanism.”)
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