Buddhism and the Self

from Prosthetic Gods · host James Hughes and Nir Eisikovits

Episode 36 - Buddhism and the Self This week on Prosthetic Gods, Nir is interrogating an essay by J. on Buddhism, enhancement, and the self. They discuss the appeal of Buddhism for teenage Hughes, and how Buddhism reconciles a radical deconstruction of the self with moral commitment and principles. Show Notes: Buddhism and Our Posthuman Future - J. Hughes Cyborg Buddha - A conversation with transhumanist James Hughes Personal Immortality in Transhumanism and Ancient Indian Philosophy - Adam Buben Hume on personal identity The Machine Stops - E. M. Forster, 1909 As always, listeners can contact us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics.

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