Transhumanism: From Ancestors to Avatars

Transhumanists believe that science and technology can help us overcome our biological limitations and create a radically enhanced posthuman species and society. Jenny Huberman's book explores the values and visions of the Transhumanist Movement in the US, comparing them to belief systems in other times and places. It provides valuable insights into a fascinating contemporary socio-cultural movement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 275 pages
Publication date: 17 December 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Transhumanists hold the belief that advancements in science and technology will empower us to transcend our inherent biological constraints, encompassing both mental and physical limitations. They envision the creation of a radically transformed posthuman species and society. In her book, Jenny Huberman delves into the core values and visions driving the Transhumanist Movement in the United States today. At the same time, she utilizes the study of transhumanism as a means to engage and educate a new generation of students about the field of cultural anthropology. Huberman explores transhumanist conceptions of revitalization, immortality, the pursuit of a good life, the self, the body, kinship, and economy. She compares these perspectives to the belief systems of human beings from different historical and geographical contexts. By offering lively ethnographic insights into this captivating contemporary socio-cultural movement, Huberman's book holds immense value for students and scholars of anthropology, as well as anyone intrigued by the phenomenon of transhumanism.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 440 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108798976