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)

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