Who is the leader of the transhumanist party?
The Transhumanist Party was founded in 2014 by Zoltan Istvan.
Who is Zoltan G Istvan?
Zoltan Istvan Gyurko, professionally known as Zoltan Istvan (born March 30, 1973), is an American transhumanist, journalist, entrepreneur, political candidate, and futurist. Istvan is the author of The Transhumanist Wager, a philosophical science fiction novel.
What’s the difference between transhumanism and eugenics?
Transhumanism is the philosophical thesis that we should use technology to radically enhance human beings. Transhumanism is broader than eugenics in that transhumanism is concerned with all possible modifications of the biological basis of human beings, not just genetic modifications associated with reproduction.
What is an example of transhumanism?
Some examples of transhumanism include anti-ageing and artificial intelligence. Transhumanism often represented in films as a negative aspect of humanity – shown as “mad scientists” where there is a negative plot twist causing damage e.g. Incredible Hulk.
What nationality is Zoltan Istvan?
Los Angeles County, California, U.S. Mill Valley, California, U.S. Zoltan Istvan Gyurko, professionally known as Zoltan Istvan (born March 30, 1973), is an American transhumanist, journalist, entrepreneur, political candidate, and futurist.
Where is Charlie Kam from?
A Chicago native, Charlie is a renowned singer/songwriter and entrepreneur as well as a member of the World Transhumanist Association, Immortalist Institute, World Future Society, Singularity Institute, and Alcor.
What are the dangers of transhumanism?
One possible consequence feared by some commentators is that, in effect, transhumanism will lead to the existence of two distinct types of being, the human and the posthuman. The human may be incapable of breeding with the posthuman and will be seen as having a much lower moral standing.