transhumanism
Transhumanism is an international and intellectual movement that aims to transform the human condition by developing and creating widely available sophisticated technologies to greatly enhance human intellectual, physical, and psychological capacities.
The Interdisciplinary Aspects of Transhumanism
What is wrong with the desire of living a longer and happier life? Each of us come to this world having the capability to transform into better versions of ourselves. While our reptilian brain keep us in the survival mode, our neocortex and limbic system are coded to make perpetual progress. We keep reinventing ourselves.
By Dr Mehmet Yildiz4 years ago in Futurism
Last Remaining Transhumanist Swears the Singularity is Still Gonna Happen
The worlds last remaining transhumanist reported today that the singularity is still just around the corner and will be here before you know it. Ted Stephens, speaking from his parents basement, made the following statement describing his belief in no uncertain terms. “People called us crazy five years ago when we began sharing the news that the singularity was coming with the non woke people of the world. They said a utopian future fueled by runaway computer growth featuring ultra intelligent machines catering to our every wish, allowing us to live in work free luxury while they do all the work of maintaining our world and civilization, was nuts. That saying man and machine would bond to form a new third species that transcends the limitations of both, sounded like the ramblings of a madman. Well, who’s crazy now, I ask them, who’s crazy now? The singularity is coming. This week for sure, or next, possibly next month, likely this year, almost certainly in the next five years, no doubt about it this decade, can’t miss absolutely certain this century, you’ll see, you’ll all see.” He then cackled strangely, turned, and slowly walked away. Reached for comment the rest of the world replied “the singu what now? Was that the thing where all the drones were going to be delivering our packages and filling the skies in a cloud so thick it blocks out the sun? or the thing with the cars that drive themselves? and aren’t computers already ultra-intelligent, I mean machines are learning left and right out there and they have beaten us at a bunch of games, including some humans consider very hard. A non intelligent computer could never do that. That dude is a weirdo.”
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Futurism
Stargate To ATLANTIS
Cold water from a public shower always flows from the faucet, no matter the time of day or season. Winters are worse. I used to hate cold showers, until I saw a Hindu Guru online discussing the benefits of showering with “water cooler than the air around us.” The cool water not only is better for your skin, cells and pores, but also can positively alter your mood. And yes, he was right. As the cool water began to tap at the apex crown of my head, a surge of electrical synapses instantly triggered an aura energy which blankets my soul with overwhelming calm and inner peace.
By Nic The Artist5 years ago in Futurism
The Marigolds Sing
Meryll is not her usual self. The sparkle in her light amber-colored eyes is eclipsed by a sunken, hollow longing of sorts. Deep, dark, sorrowful. Almost listless, in a trance of memories. She’s dyed her hair a lighter blonde, snipped it into a bob just like mine. So perfect in the way her new haircut is cupping her porcelain, chiseled cheeks. I've never seen a woman be so striking in her misery. Always entranced by sorrow. Body so slender and fragile. Eyes always so desperate in the way she so achingly yearns to be loved.
By Messtiza Noire5 years ago in Futurism
The Pledge
“I pledge my life and allegiance to the National Political Societal Economic Elite Council. As we abide by the sovereignty it provides, we embrace that we are born to serve. Dutifully shall we sacrifice ourselves if it enables the survival of the few most High, whom allow me to live my life in protection, assurance and fulfillment of my life’s sole purpose.”
By Taylor Markel5 years ago in Futurism
The Mendel
‘What’s wrong with your beefmeat, Fy?’ Fjonn stared glumly at his untouched plate, ‘I’m not hungry.’ ‘He’s yucked out from the Museum!’ Aelza piped up, helpfully. ‘They showed us beefmeat from thousands ago – actual animal flesh!’ The thought didn’t seem to deter her, tucking fervently into her own perfectly marbled slab. Fjonn turned pale.
By Cienne Morton5 years ago in Futurism
Molly's Whiskers
Molly’s Whiskers (Dr. Seuss Deranged)
By Rachel Kaub5 years ago in Futurism
Recharge
The Traveler eyed his destination coming into view, a lage, 4 story, Victorian style home, situated high in the mountains, its large, overgrown palatial estate surrounded by woods. There was nothing this developed for miles, just a few smaller, broken down shacks, long since abandoned and overtaken by nature.
By Matt Peltier5 years ago in Futurism
Memories
Deep within the secretive caves of Nirvana, within a communal habitat, created and fashioned over decades by the Organics sat a skinny little boy in a stone chiselled-out dome-shaped space labelled ‘learning arena’. The trees surrounded the perimeter with high beamed lights standing, glaring over each one like a protective sentinel, the roots of the trees in large pots as the non-porous stone floor far beneath the surface gave little give to nature. The light from the surrounding periphery flood lights cut a series of shadows around all the children in a series of directions.
By Stefan Majchrzak5 years ago in Futurism
