We Have Never Been Human
eBook - ePub

We Have Never Been Human

Or Why We Have Always Been Something Else

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

We Have Never Been Human

Or Why We Have Always Been Something Else

About this book

We Have Never Been Human: Or Why We Have Always Been Something Else boldly reimagines what it means to be human, challenging the traditional notions that bind our identity to biology and culture. From ancient mythologies to modern technologies, this book reveals a dynamic, ever-evolving human identity shaped by external forces and technological advancements.

Blending insights from philosophy, technology studies, anthropology, and cultural critique, We Have Never Been Human: Or Why We Have Been Something Else offers an interdisciplinary exploration of our constructed identities and what they portend for the future of society. It raises essential questions: How has technology reshaped our self-perception? Are humans fixed beings, or are we endlessly evolving? What ethical, social, and political challenges arise as we integrate with intelligent machines?

This book is a compelling read for those intrigued by the intersection of humanity and technology, offering profound insights into the essence of what it means to be human—or perhaps, what it means to evolve beyond the human.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. About the Author
  8. Introduction
  9. 1 The Human Blueprint
  10. 2 Of Flesh and Faith
  11. 3 Humans Gone Wild
  12. 4 The Chronicles of Cyborg
  13. 5 Humanity 2.0
  14. 6 Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
  15. 7 Beyond IQ
  16. 8 Weapons of Math Destruction
  17. 9 Humanity in the Age of the Algorithm
  18. 10 The Byte of the Earth
  19. Epilogue: Ctrl+Alt+TheEnd
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index