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   Trans·hu·man·ism

   /tranzˈ(h)yo͞oməˌniz(ə)m/

   

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   • 1. the belief or theory that the human race can evolve beyond its current physical and mental limitations, especially by means of science and technology.

   Derivatives

   • 1. transhumanist adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSHUMANISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRANSHUMANISM definition: 1. the theory that science and technology can help human beings develop beyond what is physically…. Learn more.

3. whatistranshumanism.orgWhat is Transhumanism?

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   Transhumanism is a philosophical and cultural movement concerned with promoting responsible ways of using technology to enhance human capacities and to increase the scope of human flourishing. While not a religion, transhumanism might serve a few of the same functions that people have traditionally sought in religion.

4. builtin.com › artificial-intelligence › transhumanismWhat Is Transhumanism? | Built In

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Transhumanism is a movement that advocates for the use of technology to augment human capabilities in an effort to improve the human condition. The idea is to develop beyond biological limitations using technological advancements that enhance cognition and promote longevity.

5. www.anthroencyclopedia.com › entry › transhumanismTranshumanism | Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology

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   Transhumanism is a recent set of common ideals, or ideology, with the stated aim of transcending the current physical and mental limitations of the human by technological means. It has primarily taken shape as an American secular scientific project, albeit with growing international reach.

6. philosophynow.org › issues › 160A Philosophical History of Transhumanism | Issue 160 | Philosophy...

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   Transhumanism is a movement which advocates this transformation of the human condition through applied reason, especially by developing technologies, and then making them widely available. Transhumanism itself has gradually evolved over the past couple of decades.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRANSHUMANISM definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   transhumanism, where man supposedly ascends to godhood and life extension. The issue of what it means to be human and, ultimately, more than human lies at the heart of the transhumanism movement. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › transhumanismTRANSHUMANISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a philosophy that explores human transcendence above or beyond organic, corporeal limitations through technological and philosophical evolution. Discover More. Other Words From. trans·hu·man adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of transhumanism 1. First recorded in 1955–60; trans- ( def ) + humanism ( def )