03251nam 2200733 a 450 991020883530332120220426114047.01-118-32939-21-118-55592-91-118-55599-61-299-27758-61-118-55596-1(CKB)2560000000099429(EBL)1138989(OCoLC)830163323(OCoLC)829706585(MiAaPQ)EBC1138989(MiAaPQ)EBC4433802(Au-PeEL)EBL1138989(CaPaEBR)ebr10671577(EXLCZ)99256000000009942920130116d2013 uy 0engurcn|||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierThe transhumanist reader[electronic resource] classical and contemporary essays on the science, technology, and philosophy of the human future /edited by Max More and Natasha Vita-MoreChichester, West Sussex, U.K. Wiley-Blackwell2013460 pagesIncludes index.1-118-33429-9 1-118-33431-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. I. Roots and core themes -- pt. II. Human enhancement : the somatic sphere -- pt. III. Human enhancement : the cognitive sphere -- pt. IV. Core technologies -- pt. V. Engines of life : identity and beyond death -- pt. VI. Enhanced decision-making -- pt. VII. Biopolitics and policy -- pt. VIII. Future trajectories : singularity -- pt. IX. The world's most dangerous idea.The first authoritative and comprehensive survey of the origins and current state of transhumanist thinking The rapid pace of emerging technologies is playing an increasingly important role in overcoming fundamental human limitations. Featuring core writings by seminal thinkers in the speculative possibilities of the posthuman condition, essays address key philosophical arguments for and against human enhancement, explore the inevitability of life extension, and consider possible solutions to the growing issues of social and ethical implications and concerns. Edited by the internationalMedical technologySocial aspectsHumanismHistoryHuman body (Philosophy)HistoryGenetic engineeringSocial aspectsTecnologia mèdicathubCondicions socialsthubHumanismethubEnginyeria genèticathubElectronic books.Llibres electrònicsthubMedical technologySocial aspects.HumanismHistory.Human body (Philosophy)History.Genetic engineeringSocial aspects.Tecnologia mèdicaCondicions socialsHumanismeEnginyeria genètica610.285More Max1964-908794Vita-More Natasha1950-908795MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910208835303321The transhumanist reader2032639UNINA