Livingstone, Independent Consultant and Visiting Professor at the Center for Molecular Design David
Transhumanism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781515232575
- author:
- Livingstone, Independent Consultant and Visiting Professor at the Center for Molecular Design David
- format:
- Paperback (25 Jul 2015)
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 402
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 23mm
- Genre:
- Modern / 20th Century History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The History of a Dangerous Idea explores the origins and evolution of transhumanism, a movement that seeks to enhance human physical and intellectual potential through scientific technologies. This concept has been a popular theme in science fiction, but its roots lie in occult traditions such as Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry. Transhumanists believe that humanity is evolving intellectually towards a point where man will become God, and they aim to create life itself in the form of living machines or artificial intelligence. The development of modern computers and MK-Ultra, the CIA's "mind-control" program, are seen as key milestones in this project. As technology advances, transhumanists envision a future where humans can merge with the Internet, forming a collective consciousness known as the Global Brain. The concept of the Global Brain is central to the transhumanist ideology, and it is often referred to as The Singularity. This idea has been explored by thinkers such as Ray Kurzweil, who sees it as the ultimate goal of human evolution.
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