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9: Humanity 2.0 (Transhumanism)
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2017
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Description
Humanity, since its inception, has been nebulously defined. Every technological advancement has changed what it means to be a person, and every person has changed what it means to advance. In this same vein, there is a concept called “transhumanism”, which refers to what it will mean to be a person. This can range from everything from genetic engineering, to artificial intelligence, to technology which is beyond our current physical understanding. So what does it mean to be a person? And is transhumanism compatible with our natural understanding, if it exists, of being?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakingmathpodcast/support
Released:
May 2, 2017
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Podcast episode
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