Episode 18: Transhumanism

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) If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a rating and review, it really helps others to find the podcast. Find more Caffeine and Philosophy content online: https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffeineandphilosophy/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherRobertson