New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Spiritual Machines: Transhumanism and Religion

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Ever since early scientists began experimenting with immortality elixirs in the middle ages, religion has been influencing transhumanism. Now, we’re beginning to see transhumanism influencing religion.

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  • Calvin Mercer, Professor of Religious Studies at East Carolina University
  • Meghan O’Gieblyn, writer
  • Blaire Ostler, Director and Former President of the Mormon Transhumanist Association

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