Perhaps the most notable opposition to the concept has come from Francis Fukuyama, who labelled Transhumanism as the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Idea.’(2) Most opponents claim that proponents present an extremist point of view without any ethical or moral boundaries, and present slippery slope arguments.
They raise important questions such as who will have access to these intelligence-enhancing technologies. Where do we draw the line, How do we determine who is superior to the other and many more moral and ethical questions?
They argue that the term Transhumanism was first introduced in 1957 by the biologist and philosopher Julian Huxley, who spoke about improving the human species. However, the argument he presented revolved primarily around social and cultural changes that would lead to the creation of a more refined society.
It was only through various modifications that we have now come to know transhumanism as we do today and most of the opponents feel that the modifications are not in line with the original concept. They argue that the use of such expensive and elaborate technologies to ‘better’ the human species is only going to increase the inequities, giving a select few the power and ability to transcend humanity.
Proponents argue that the use of the latest technologies can cure diseases, improving and even extending human life. Opponents argue that an increased lifespan will only worsen the World’s population crisis.
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