We Have Always Been Cyborgs: Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism

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Stefan Lorenz Sorgner

We Have Always Been Cyborgs

Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism

Stefan Lorenz Sorgner

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Bristol University Press
12 April 2023

Philosophy; Ethics & moral philosophy; Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments; Social theory; Impact of science & technology on society; Ethical & social aspects of computing

The concept of transhumanism emerged in the middle of the 20th century, and has influenced discussions around AI, brain-computer interfaces, genetic technologies and life extension. Despite its enduring influence in the public imagination, a fully developed philosophy of transhumanism has not yet been presented.

In this new book, leading philosopher Stefan Lorenz Sorgner explores the critical issues that link transhumanism with digitalization, gene technologies and ethics. He examines the history and meaning of transhumanism and asks bold questions about human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds.

Offering insightful reflections on values, norms and utopia, this will be an important guide for readers interested in contemporary digital culture, gene ethics, and policy making.

By: Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529219210
ISBN 10: 1529219213
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 12 April 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Stefan Lorenz Sorgner is Chair of the Department of History and Humanities at John Cabot University in Rome, and Editor-in-Chief and Founding Editor of Journal of Posthuman Studies.

Reviews for We Have Always Been Cyborgs: Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism

"""... Sorgner presents us with an anti-utopian transhumanism."" Il Sole 24 Ore ""[A] refined scholarly upgrade to philosophical transhumanism."" Journal of Ethics and Emerging Technologies"