
We Have Always Been Cyborgs
Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism
- 240 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
We Have Always Been Cyborgs
Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism
About this book
The concept of transhumanism emerged in the middle of the 20th century, and has influenced discussions around AI, brain–computer interfaces, genetic technologies and life extension. Despite its enduring influence in the public imagination, a fully developed philosophy of transhumanism has not yet been presented.
In this new book, leading philosopher Stefan Lorenz Sorgner explores the critical issues that link transhumanism with digitalization, gene technologies and ethics. He examines the history and meaning of transhumanism and asks bold questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds.
Offering insightful reflections on values, norms and utopia, this will be an important guide for readers interested in contemporary digital culture, gene ethics, and policy making.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsement
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Abbreviations
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Transhumanism: In a Nutshell
- 2 On a Silicon-based Transhumanism
- 3 On a Carbon-based Transhumanism
- 4 A Fictive Ethics
- 5 The End as a New Beginning
- Notes
- References
- Index