{"product_id":"the-politics-and-ethics-of-transhumanism-techno-human-evolution-and-advanced-capitalism-paperback","title":"The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism: Techno-Human Evolution and Advanced Capitalism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexander Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Transhumanism is a philosophy which advocates for the use of technology to radically enhance human capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book interrogates the promises of transhumanism, arguing that it is deeply entwined with capitalist ideology. In an era of escalating crisis and soaring inequality, it casts doubt on a utopian techno-capitalist narrative of unending progress. In critiquing the transhumanist project, the book offers an alternative ethical framework for the future of life on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As the debates around the advancement of AI and corporate-led digital technologies intensify, this is an important read for academics as well as policy makers .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander Thomas is a filmmaker and Senior Lecturer at the University of East London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753018851616,"sku":"9781529239645","price":80.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/42bf50ef212cee9ee31934b0df4fd5c7.webp?v=1780010227","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-politics-and-ethics-of-transhumanism-techno-human-evolution-and-advanced-capitalism-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}