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Transhumanism

"Transhumanism is a way of thinking about the future that is based on the premise that the human species in its current form does not represent the end of our development but rather a comparatively early phase."

- http://transhumanism.org/index.php/WTA/faq21/46/

"Transhumanism is a class of philosophies that seek to guide us towards a posthuman condition. Transhumanism shares many elements of humanism, including a respect for reason and science, a commitment to progress, and a valuing of human (or transhuman) existence in this life [..]. Transhumanism differs from humanism in recognizing and anticipating the radical alterations in the nature and possibilities of our lives resulting from various sciences and technologies[…]"

- http://www.extropy.org/faq.htm

See also the World Transhumanist Association's Transhumanist FAQ and the Extropy Institute's Transhumanist FAQ.

Sites in Transhumanism

Anders Transhuman Page
One of the first transhumanist sites and still very comprehensive. Features an introduction to transhumanism and five detailed topic areas: Individual, Global, Cultural, Technological, and Organizational.

Changesurfer Radio
Weekly program about technology and politics, produced by Dr. James J. Hughes, transmitting a high-tech vision of a radically democratic future. Frequent topics includes biotechnology, bioethics, space, science fiction, sexuality, and radical politics.

T.E.C.H. - Transhumanist/Extropian Central Home
Large collection of alphabetically organized links to transhumanist websites and books.

Extropy Institute
Transhumanist group which advocates using technology to extend healthy life, augment intelligence, optimize psychology, and improve social systems.

Homo Multifarius
Unique speculative perspective on the possibility of individual humans sharing multiple brains.

World Transhumanist Association
Explores possibilities for the "posthuman" future created by increased merging of people and technology via bioengineering, cybernetics, nanotechnologies, and other emerging innovations. Offers an academic journal, e-zine, FAQ, discussion lists, and references.

Betterhumans
News, articles, and links related to scientific advances in human improvement.

Anarcho-Transhumanism
A synthesis of anarchism and transhumanism, centered on the attainment of political, economic, and biological freedom.

Cyborg Democracy
Blog and essays that approach progressive politics from a transhumanist perspective.

Transhumanist Lexicon
Definitions for terms common in transhumanist discussions, with references. In English and Icelandic.

'Transhumanism', by Julian Huxley
Full version of the 1957 essay in which the word 'transhumanism' was coined.

Mind Uploading
The putative future process of copying one's mind from the natural substrate of the brain into an artificial one, manufactured by humans.

Cyborg 101
Explores existing forms of integration of the personal with the technological, using the cinematic Terminator as an extended metaphor.

Wikipedia: Category: Transhumanism
Definition, history, and various topics.