What may seem now to be obvious human traits will become less so as we grow progressively more integrated with technology both inside and outside our bodies.
Transhumanism, according to the American English dictionary from my Apple laptop, is defined as “the belief or theory that the human race can evolve beyond its current physical and mental limitations, especially by means of science and technology.”
We are already in the transhuman era. Looking beyond vitamins and performance-enhancing drugs, who can be without a cell phone? Mobile phones are an extension of who we are. They are indispensable to our everyday lives. Forgetting your cell phone at home brings up a sense of loss, of disconnection: no memory, no schedule, no music, no camera, news, email, maps, GPS, Facebook, Twitter, games, or texts from friends and family.
Every cell phone is unique. People choose apps that reflect who they are. Even if there are obvious overlaps between different people, each phone is unique to its owner. The phone and its owner are one.
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The question that no one has answered, though, is what this will do to our species. Will we reinvent ourselves, taking evolution into our own hands? It seems that we are already doing this.
