Transhumanism
Also known as: h+ · transhuman
- 1Transhumanism advocates for using technology to transcend biological limitations.
- 2The movement focuses on longevity, cognition, and overall well-being.
- 3NBIC stands for the convergence of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and cognitive science.
- 4The ultimate goal is the potential transition of humans into posthumans.
- 5Proponents actively study strategies to mitigate existential risks like artificial superintelligence.
Transhumanism is an intellectual and cultural movement that advocates using existing, emerging, and speculative technologies to enhance the human condition, particularly by extending longevity and improving cognition, health, and well-being beyond current biological limitations.
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philosophical counterpart and ideological opponent
Transhumanism advocates for the use of technology to enhance human physical and cognitive abilities, standing in direct opposition to the neo-Luddite desire to limit or reject such technological intervention.
Transhumanism is an intellectual and cultural movement dedicated to the enhancement of the human condition through the application of advanced technologies. By leveraging developments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), proponents aim to extend human longevity and improve cognitive and physical health beyond current biological constraints.
Vectorization based on the cover image of U.S. Government report [ http://www.wtec.org/ConvergingTechnologies/Wikimedia Commons; JMPerez; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:TranshumanismWikimedia Commons file from Category:Transhumanism for Transhumanism.Wikimedia Commons; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons: Category:TranshumanismTranshumanism H+ symbolWikimedia Commons; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Antonu; File:Transhumanism_h+.svg; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P154 (logo image) The movement explores the potential for humans to evolve into posthumans, individuals whose capabilities significantly exceed those of present-day humans. Key areas of research include nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and cognitive science, collectively known as NBIC. Beyond enhancement, transhumanists are deeply concerned with mitigating existential risks, such as those posed by artificial superintelligence, pandemics, and nuclear warfare, ensuring that the trajectory of human development remains secure and beneficial.