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Transhumanism advocates for using technology to modify and enhance human cognition and bodily function, expanding abilities beyond current biological constraints (Hopkins, 2012). The movement seeks physical and cognitive augmentation, with fantastical goals extending to potential immortality.
The question of should we do it has been debated as long as the question of can we do it. Uniquely, this technology raises the question of what it means to be human, our morals, dignity, and if there are ever arguments to justify the inevitable movement forward.
The 14th-century poet Dante Alighieri who can be read using the term ‘Transhumanare’. Used to describe a "human that can reach beyond paradise" (Coudrec, 2025).
Timeline Scavenger Hunt
Timeline Scavenger Hunt
Activity: Help our ETEC community create a timeline of key milestones in transhumanism enhancement. Conduct your own research to find one significant technology or breakthrough and post it onto the timeline below. Make sure to keep the chronological order!
How to add to the timeline
Click on the three-dot button on a post that is adjacent to where you would like to fit in your example. Click the appropriate "Add post" button to begin your post.
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