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"Transhumanism is a way of thinking about the future that is based on the premise that the human species in its current form does not represent the end of our development but rather a comparatively early phase." - http://transhumanism.org/index.php/WTA/faq21/46/ [MORE]


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1. 'Transhumanism', by Julian Huxley - Full version of the 1957 essay in which the word 'transhumanism' was used.
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2. Anarcho-Transhumanism - A synthesis of anarchism and transhumanism, centered on the attainment of political, economic, and biological freedom.
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3. Anders Transhuman Page - One of the first transhumanist sites and still very comprehensive. Features an introduction to transhumanism and five detailed topic areas: Individual, Global, Cultural, Technological, and Organizational.
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4. Betterhumans - News, articles, and links related to scientific advances in human improvement.
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5. Extropy Institute - Transhumanist group which advocates using technology to extend healthy life, augment intelligence, optimize psychology, and improve social systems.
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6. Homo Multifarius - Unique speculative perspective on the possibility of individual humans sharing multiple brains.
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7. Mind Uploading - The putative future process of copying one's mind from the natural substrate of the brain into an artificial one, manufactured by humans.
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8. The Advent Of Humanisation - Suggesting that the human race has a certain genetic potential - an inherent capacity to create a particular form of society - which is now close to realization.
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9. World Transhumanist Association - Explores possibilities for the "posthuman" future created by increased merging of people and technology via bioengineering, cybernetics, nanotechnologies, and other emerging innovations. Offers an academic journal, e-zine, FAQ, discussion lists, and references.
10. Changesurfer Radio - Weekly program about technology and politics, produced by Dr. James J. Hughes, transmitting a high-tech vision of a radically democratic future. Frequent topics includes biotechnology, bioethics, space, science fiction, sexuality, and radical politics.
11. Wikipedia: Category: Transhumanism - Definition, history, and various topics.

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