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Transhumanism (sometimes abbreviated >H or H+) is an international intellectual and cultural movement supporting the use of new sciences and technologies to enhance human physical and cognitive abilities and ameliorate what it regards as undesirable and unnecessary aspects of the human condition, such as disease and aging. Transhumanist thinkers study the possibilities and consequences of developing and using human enhancement techniques and other emerging technologies for these purposes. Possible dangers, as well as benefits, of powerful new technologies that might radically change the conditions of human life are also of concern to the transhumanist movement.Bostrom 2005
Although the first known use of the term "transhumanism" dates from 1957, the contemporary meaning is a product of the 1980s, when a group of scientists, artists, and futurists based in California began to organize what has since grown into the transhumanist movement. Transhumanist thinkers postulate that human beings will eventually be transformed into beings with such greatly expanded abilities as to merit the label "posthuman".Bostrom 2005
The transhumanist vision of a profoundly transformed future humanity has attracted many supporters as well as critics from a wide range of perspectives. Transhumanism has been described by a proponent as the "movement that epitomizes the most daring, courageous, imaginative, and idealistic aspirations of humanity,"Bailey 2004 while according to a prominent critic, it is the world's most dangerous idea.Fukuyama 2004
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Anders Transhuman Page - One of the first transhumanist sites and still very comprehensive. Features an introduction to transhumanism and five detailed topic areas: Individual, Global, Cultural, Technological, and Organizational.
'Transhumanism', by Julian Huxley - Full version of the 1957 essay in which the word 'transhumanism' was used.
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Anarcho-Transhumanism - A synthesis of anarchism and transhumanism, centered on the attainment of political, economic, and biological freedom.
Meta Description: [ Combining elements of both anarchist and transhumanist thought, anarcho-transhumanism stands for political, economic, and biological freedom. ]
Betterhumans - News, articles, and links related to scientific advances in human improvement.
Meta Description: [ Betterhumans is an evolving community of forward thinkers. We help people create the future by facilitating its discussion and celebration. ]
Changesurfer Radio - Weekly program about technology and politics, produced by Dr. James J. Hughes, transmitting a high-tech vision of a radically democratic future. Frequent topics includes biotechnology, bioethics, space, science fiction, sexuality, and radical politics.
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Cyborg Democracy - Blog and essays that approach progressive politics from a transhumanist perspective.
Extropy Institute - Transhumanist group which advocates using technology to extend healthy life, augment intelligence, optimize psychology, and improve social systems.
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Homo Multifarius - Unique speculative perspective on the possibility of individual humans sharing multiple brains.
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Mind Uploading - The putative future process of copying one's mind from the natural substrate of the brain into an artificial one, manufactured by humans.
The Advent Of Humanisation - Suggesting that the human race has a certain genetic potential - an inherent capacity to create a particular form of society - which is now close to realization.
Meta Description: [ The Advent Of Humanisation is a polemic due to be published in 2004 which presents a new philosophical view of the nature of humanity. ]
Wikipedia: Category: Transhumanism - Definition, history, and various topics.
World Transhumanist Association - Explores possibilities for the posthuman future created by increased merging of people and technology via bioengineering, cybernetics, nanotechnologies, and other emerging innovations. Offers an academic journal, e-zine, FAQ, discussion lists, and references.
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