Meet the world’s first transhumanist politician

It’s not necessarily a negative thing for us to become less human, says transhumanist politician Giuseppe Vatinno.

What is transhumanism?
Transhumanism is a philosophical doctrine that aims to continuously improve humanity. It promotes science and technology but with people at its centre. Ultimately, it aims to free humanity from its biological limitations, overcoming natural evolution to make us more than human.

How does transhumanism improve humanity?
It does this through the development of technologies that boost health and fight ageing and disease, by replacing lost or defective body parts and by improving the internet, communication technologies and artificial intelligence.

View the original article here: Meet the world’s first transhumanist politician – New Scientist

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