Transhumanism in the Curriculum
Objectives
- To explore the technological tools that will allow us to improve our cognition and physical capabilities.
- To evaluate the underlying motivations for human enhancement.
- To explore positive and negative applications of enhancement technologies.
- To identify the key ethical and societal issues that result from widespread enhancement.
Key Concepts
Human Enhancement Technologies
Brain-machine Interfaces
Cyborgs
Transhumanism
Module overview
Attempts to improve human cognition and physical abilities date back thousands of years and are exercised every day through seemingly mundane activities such as consuming caffeine or exercising. Yet in recent decades, we have developed a wide array of powerful tools such as genetic engineering and brain-machine interfaces that will allow us to enhance what it means to be human.
Human enhancement, like any other technological tool, can be a double-edged sword. This module explores the positive and negative implications of overcoming our biological limitations.
Details
Skills
Critical Thinking
Futures Thinking
Citizenship/Stewardship
Big Picture Thinking
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