The Transhumanist FAQ
Nick Bostrom's website, 2003
Abstract
Transhumanism is an intellectual and cultural movement that aims to improve the human condition through reason and technology. It advocates for the development and widespread availability of technologies to eliminate aging and enhance human intellectual, physical, and psychological capacities. Transhumanists explore the potential benefits and dangers of such technologies, including biotechnology, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, cryonics, and uploading. Recognizing potential risks, such as misuse of nanotechnology, biological warfare, and uncontrolled artificial intelligence, transhumanists emphasize the importance of risk mitigation and responsible technological development. Transhumanism addresses social and ethical concerns, including equitable access to enhancement technologies, potential exacerbation of social inequalities, and the moral implications of manipulating human biology. It builds upon humanist values while also looking towards a future where humans can transcend their current limitations and evolve into posthumans. – AI-generated abstract.
