Transhumanism
“Transhumanism is a class of philosophies of life that seek the continuation and acceleration of the evolution of intelligent life beyond its currently human form and human limitations by means of science and technology, guided by life-promoting principles and values.” (Max More 1990)
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Age retardation is a controversial transhumanism topic. The process of changing ones genes to allow for a slower aging process will have both advantages and disadvantages; however the latter seems to be the more prominent of the two.
Since there have been significant technological advancements throughout the last few decades, the video game industry has become a multibillion dollar industry that captures the attention of most young adults - which will one day lead the country. With the rising rates of violent gameplay, psychologists warn about the damaging effects on the physical and mental health of those who become addicted. Yet, violent video games can improve cognitive abilities as well as improve motor skills like hand-eye coordination. |
Cryonic suspension is a scientific approach at extending the life of humans, essentially leading them to immortality. Cryonic suspension is a process in which the human body is preserved at very low temperatures with the hope that in the future it will be revived and able to function again. Scientists are getting closer to finding a way to make cryonic suspension a success.
Neuropreservation is preservation of the brain of a cryonics patient by the best means possible. Those means now include an advanced technology called vitrification that eliminates freezing injury. The goal of neuropreservation is to restore the patient to health by regrowing a new body around the brain using future tissue regeneration technology.
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Reference
More, Max. (1990). Philosophy of Transhumanism. Humanity +. Retrieved from http://humanityplus.org/philosophy/philosophy-2/
Created for
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
WR102-04
Professor Toni Calvello
April 9, 2013