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    • Philosophy of Technology
    • Human Evolution Studies

    Background:

    • Concerns exist that technological enhancement may lead to a loss of humanity.
    • This perspective contrasts with the view that enhancement is integral to human nature.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the role of enhancement technologies in the human continuum and evolution.
    • To argue that enhancement is fundamental to human existence and identity.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of paleoanthropological evidence, focusing on early hominin tool use.
    • Examination of the evolutionary impact of seemingly "unremarkable" human activities.
    • Comparative study of prehistoric and modern enhancement practices.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence suggests Homo sapiens development is a direct result of using enhancement technologies.
    • Broadening the scope of enhancement reveals significant, often overlooked, evolutionary consequences.
    • Modern enhancement practices mirror prehistoric applications and are likely to yield similar evolutionary outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Technological enhancement is a core aspect of human identity and evolution.
    • The human continuum is characterized by continuous self-enhancement.
    • Future evolved humans will likely still identify as human.