Transhumanism

Quick meaning: Transhumanism is a noun meaning A philosophy favouring the use of science and technology, especially neurotechnology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, to overcome human limitations and improve the human condition.

Meaning

A philosophy favouring the use of science and technology, especially neurotechnology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, to overcome human limitations and improve the human condition.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: posthumanism (in one of its senses)

Those who favor transhumanism speak the language of individual choice and freedom from institutional authoritarianism; those who challenge it speak the language of human dignity and human nature as embodied in the individual.

Word Forms

• transhumanisms

Synonyms for transhumanism

Depending on context, synonyms include posthumanism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include transhumanity, transhuman, techno-eugenics, technoself, humanation, xenotechnology.

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