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.
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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.
Dan Brown 's novel Inferno focus on the theme of transhumanism.
Encouraging futurism and transhumanism Kurzweil's standing as a futurist and transhumanist has led to his involvement in several singularity-themed organizations.
He believes that transhumanism will make people “less subject to the whims of nature, such as illness or climate extremes”.
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.
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.