Transhumanism

How could transhumanism transform society?

To be a Machine

Go!

1. Neuralink
2. A bionic exoskeleton
3. Neil Harbisson
4. Tilly Lockey
5. A microchip implant

Choose and describe one image without telling which one you chose. The other person has to guess which image it is.

Look at the image. What do you think is happening?

1. Focus on the device:-What type of device is it?Who benefits from it?-Pick out examples of uses it could have now and in the future2. Focus on the employees' different reactions.3. What are the drawbacks of this device?4.Comment on...a. the two dogs at the beginning. What image of the employees does it convey?b. The t-shirt that says "I got chipped!". What does it reveal about some of the volunteers' feelings?

• Use a level of formality appropriate for a professional environment
• Develop your arguments and illustrate them with examples
• Nuance your point of view by expressing concession and contrast

Training task:You boss asks you whether you want to get chipped or not. Record a voicemail message to give your answer.

Let's recap:-Pros and cons of getting chipped ==>-Technological advancements :==> Tilly Lockey==> Exoskeleton

From man to machine: Living forever, but at what cost?

1. The dangers of scientific progress
2. The conflict between science and religion
3. Human beings' desire to be immortal.

1. Choose your path:I feel confident: Read the text. Focus on the representation of human beings, the parallels between science and religion, and transhumanism. Sum it up in your own words.I need a little help:Read the text.a. The article deals with:b. Dive into the text again and pick out:-how Emerson sees human beings-the problem with the human condition-the goal of Transhumanism.2. Focus on the last paragraph:a. What does "these people" refer to?b.How do you think mankind is going to evolve? Are you optimistic or pessimistic about it? Why?

Training task:Imagine you have become transhuman. Write a testimony for H+ Magazine.

Let's recap:Human beings have been attempting to ............................................................................. since forever................... and .................both consider this struggle. Some philosophers explain that mankind longs to reach ......................... and become ........................................Death is a ...................... and our bodies are a ...........................to............................................Human beings are attempting to rebel against themselves/ humanity and push the boundaries of mind and body.This might not be an unrealistic goal any longer as Transhumanists are trying to fulfill this dream thanks to .science / technology / Artificial Intelligence.Thus, mankind might soon succed at redesigning itself according to its own standards.