IDEAS IN MOTION

Becoming More Than Human Cyborgs, Posthumanism, and the Future of the Self


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This podcast episode explores the increasing integration of technology with human bodies, questioning traditional definitions of humanity in light of advancements like neural implants and genetic editing. It examines posthumanism, the idea that human identity is intertwined with technology and the environment, alongside digital embodiment, which considers how digital capitalism shapes our physical selves through data and technological upgrades. The discussion highlights real-world examples such as Neuralink and smart prosthetics, raising ethical and societal concerns about access, inequality, and the very nature of the self in a technologically enhanced future. Ultimately, it calls for a critical and collective approach to human enhancement, urging a focus on equity and the rejection of purely individualistic or commercially driven perspectives.

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IDEAS IN MOTIONBy Dr S A Hamed Hosseini