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transhumanism

Noun

Meaning

transhumanism (countable and uncountable, plural transhumanisms)

A philosophy favouring the use of science and technology, especially neurotechnology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, to overcome human limitations and improve the human condition.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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A belief of counter-transhumanism is that transhumanism can cause unfair human enhancement in many areas of life, but specifically on the social plane. Source: Internet

Dan Brown 's novel Inferno focus on the theme of transhumanism. Source: Internet

Encouraging futurism and transhumanism Kurzweil's standing as a futurist and transhumanist has led to his involvement in several singularity-themed organizations. Source: Internet

He believes that transhumanism will make people “less subject to the whims of nature, such as illness or climate extremes”. Source: Internet

Genetic divide Some critics of libertarian transhumanism have focused on the likely socioeconomic consequences in societies in which divisions between rich and poor are on the rise. Source: Internet

Giuseppe Vattino, a supporter of transhumanism elected as a member of Parliament in Italy, believes that, although transhumanism may make us less human, there are both positive and negative consequences. Source: Internet

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