We Have Always Been Cyborgs: Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism

Transhumanism is a philosophy that emerged in the 20th century and has influenced discussions around AI, brain-computer interfaces, genetic technologies, and life extension. In this book, Stefan Lorenz Sorgner explores the critical issues that link transhumanism with digitalization, gene technologies, and ethics, examining the history and meaning of transhumanism and asking bold questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Transhumanism, a concept that emerged in the mid-20th century, has had a profound impact on discussions surrounding AI, brain-computer interfaces, genetic technologies, and life extension. While its influence remains strong in the public imagination, a comprehensive philosophy of transhumanism has yet to be fully developed. In his latest book, renowned philosopher Stefan Lorenz Sorgner delves into the critical intersections between transhumanism and digitalization, gene technologies, and ethics. He explores the history and significance of transhumanism, raising thought-provoking questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds. Through insightful reflections on values, norms, and utopia, this book serves as a valuable guide for readers interested in contemporary digital culture, gene ethics, and policymaking.

Transhumanism, a concept that emerged in the mid-20th century, has had a profound impact on discussions surrounding AI, brain-computer interfaces, genetic technologies, and life extension. While its influence remains strong in the public imagination, a comprehensive philosophy of transhumanism has yet to be fully developed. In his latest book, renowned philosopher Stefan Lorenz Sorgner delves into the critical intersections between transhumanism and digitalization, gene technologies, and ethics. He explores the history and significance of transhumanism, raising thought-provoking questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds. Through insightful reflections on values, norms, and utopia, this book serves as a valuable guide for readers interested in contemporary digital culture, gene ethics, and policymaking.

Transhumanism, a concept that emerged in the mid-20th century, has had a profound impact on discussions surrounding AI, brain-computer interfaces, genetic technologies, and life extension. While its influence remains strong in the public imagination, a comprehensive philosophy of transhumanism has yet to be fully developed. In his latest book, renowned philosopher Stefan Lorenz Sorgner delves into the critical intersections between transhumanism and digitalization, gene technologies, and ethics. He explores the history and significance of transhumanism, raising thought-provoking questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds. Through insightful reflections on values, norms, and utopia, this book serves as a valuable guide for readers interested in contemporary digital culture, gene ethics, and policymaking.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529219210