Transhumanism
Transhumanism is an international philosophical and cultural movement that supports the use of science and technology to enhance human physical and cognitive abilities and improve the human condition. The core premise of transhumanism is that humans can and should transcend their current natural state and limitations through the application of technology, particularly in the areas of life extension, body modification, and cognitive enhancement.
This includes a wide range of potential technologies, such as genetic engineering, neural interfaces, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology, with the aim of enhancing human capabilities and extending lifespan. Transhumanists argue that integrating technology into the human body and mind will open up new realms of human evolution and potential, while also raising ethical and societal questions about the implications of such enhancements.
In the realm of AI and machine learning, transhumanist ideas are often explored in the context of enhancing human intelligence and decision-making capabilities through brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). For instance, BCIs can enable direct communication between the brain and external devices, allowing for improved cognitive function, memory access, or even direct interfacing with digital information and AI systems.
Another transhumanist-related application is the development of AI-driven healthcare technologies, such as gene editing tools like CRISPR, which can potentially eliminate genetic diseases and extend human life. These examples illustrate the intersection of transhumanism with AI/ML, highlighting both the potential benefits of such technologies in transcending human limitations and the ethical considerations they entail, such as issues of equity, consent, and the definition of what it means to be human.