Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism

Techno-Human Evolution and Advanced Capitalism

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licenceTranshumanism is a philosophy which advocates for the use of technology to radically enhance human capacities.This book interrogates the promises of transhumanism, arguing that it is deeply entwined with capitalist ideology. In an era of escalating crisis and soaring inequality, it casts doubt on a utopian techno-capitalist narrative of unending progress. In critiquing the transhumanist project, the book offers an alternative ethical framework for the future of life on the planet.As the debates around the advancement of AI and corporate-led digital technologies intensify, this is an important read for academics as well as policy makers .

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-07-30
Mått:156 x 234 x 14 mm
Vikt:368 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781529239645

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Alexander Thomas is a filmmaker and Senior Lecturer at the University of East London.

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“A uniquely rich and thoughtful account of one of the most destructive ideologies of our time. This is a book for anyone who wants a clearsighted view of the current political moment.” Alice Crary, University of Oxford“At the edge of academic debates, an increasingly powerful position has developed: transhumanism. Thomas exposes its celebratory take on capitalism, data and technology, and its false solutions to contemporary dilemmas. A much-needed guide.” Nick Couldry, London School of Economics and Political Science "Erudite and thorough - the most rational discussion of Transhumanism to date. No less than a seminal intervention in the field." Jonathan Hay, University of Chester

Innehållsförteckning

1. A Brief History of Transhumanism and its Critics2. The Logics and Trajectories of Advanced Capitalism3. Technologies of Power and Control4. Data Totalitarianism5. Transcendent Conformity 6. Systemic Dehumanisation7. Towards an Ethics for the Future: Posthumanism and Adorno’s Aporia8. Conclusion