For those of you who are unfamiliar with this term, see it defined by Wikipedia. It basically refers to the movement for eternal life made possible by technology, culminating in collective humanity's transcendence to a completely interconnected state of "Singularity" hive-mind consciousness comparable to "God."
Interested? Watch the 2 films below. Afterward, comment with your thoughts on:
- Eternal Life
- Artificial Intelligence: Risk vs Reward
- Nanotechnology: "Magical" Powers vs the "Grey Goo" Scenario
- Eugenics & Social Control
- Infringement of Technology on Personal Freedom
- Singularity vs Individuality
- Cloning and Creation
- Religion, Science, and Technology as One
"Technocalyps" by Frank Theys
- Stunning interviews with major supporters and critics of Transhumanism
- Outlines history and future outlook of Transhumanism
- Connects transhumanist philosophy to multiple cultures, times, and fields of thought
"The Age of Transitions" by Aaron Franz
- Describes the tenets and history of Transhumanism
- Highlights role of Eugenics and Global Elitist supporters
Recommended reading:
Franz, Aaron. (2010) Revolve. Long Beach, CA: Franz Productions.
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