Technology and Transhumanism

Technology has revolutionized our lives in so many ways, making things more convenient and accessible. As for, transhumanism is the belief or theory that the human race can evolve beyond its current physical and mental limitations, especially advocating the use of science and technology. The term Transhumanism was proposed by Julian Huxley. Symbol of Transhumanism is h+. The main objective of this is to improve all the human faculties both physical and cognitive. Most of the people knows this but what they don’t know is, the term Transhumanism. It includes Artificial Intelligence, Super Intelligence, 3D bio printing, mind uploading, etc. The trending one is Musk’s Neuralink because he hopes to revolutionize Brain-Computer. Interfaces that has implanted a ‘brain-reading’ device into a person for the first time. When we are talking about Transhumanism, there arises a question of whose future will be transhuman because we are contemporarily living in an unequal world. If transhumanism being normalized like other contexts, is likely to greatly increase inequality and may have catastrophic consequences for the majority of the humans. Anti-ageing could also be done through this. We can also overcome our biological limitations and achieve a higher level of existence. It is also important to note that this raises ethical and philosophical questions. While it raises ethical and philosophical questions, it also offers potential benefits like improved health and extended lifespan. Critics worry about the potential for social inequalities, loss of human identity and the ethical implications of altering our fundamental nature. In a nutshell, transhumanism is all about exploring the possibilities of using technology to push the boundaries of what it means to be human. It’s definitely a complex and evolving field that sparks both excitement and debate.

- Kruthika B B

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