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Show Notes
Today we dive into the movement known as "transhumanism." Beginning with what it is, is not, its origins, and some of its more notable thinkers, I try to make the case that transhumanism is essentially bad, but not before trying to explain the arguments for the movement.
Some of the bigger themes:
- Transhumanism is about humans, not technology
- Contributions of Nietzsche, Kurzweil, and Bostrom to the movement
- Immortality and the "Fable of the Dragon Tyrant"
- Arguments that Transhumanism is good/necessary and inevitable
- Connection between Transhumanism and Utilitarianism
- Transhumanist notion of "intelligence"
- Is death good or bad?
Referenced Links:
- Nick Bostrom's explanation of transhumanism
- Nick Bostrom's "Fable of the Dragon Tyrant"
- CGP Grey's reading of "Dragon Tyrant"
- Nick Bostrom's TED Talk on Existential Risk
- Thomas Rowsell arguing against "neo-gnostic materialism" (transhumanism)
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