The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism

<P>Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence</P><P>Transhumanism is a philosophy which advocates for the use of technology to radically enhance human capacities.</P><P>This book interrogates the promises of transhumanism, arguing that it is deeply entwined with capitalist ideology. In an era of escalating crisis and soaring inequality, it casts doubt on a utopian techno-capitalist narrative of unending progress. In critiquing the transhumanist project, the book offers an alternative ethical framework for the future of life on the planet.</P><P>As the debates around the advancement of AI and corporate-led digital technologies intensify, this is an important read for academics as well as policy makers .</P>