[Mythanalysis of Transhumanism]

Area of Science:

• Philosophy of Technology
• Sociology of Science
• Bioethics

Background:

• Transhumanism and posthumanism represent contemporary technoscientific utopian narratives originating from American contexts.
• These narratives are increasingly supplanting traditional European political utopias from the 19th century.
• The prevailing discourse often appears naive and potentially harmful, emphasizing power and overcoming mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically analyze the underlying tenets of transhumanism and posthumanism.
• To identify the problematic aspects of glorifying power and the desire to defeat death in the digital age.
• To introduce and advocate for an alternative framework: hyperhumanism.

Main Methods:

• Philosophical critique of contemporary technoscientific ideologies.
• Analysis of the cultural and political implications of transhumanist and posthumanist discourse.
• Conceptual development of hyperhumanism as a counter-narrative.

Main Results:

• Transhumanism and posthumanism are characterized as potentially toxic ideologies that glorify human power and the defeat of death.
• These ideologies are presented as naive promises of the digital age.
• Hyperhumanism emerges as a proposed alternative framework.

Conclusions:

• A critical re-evaluation of transhumanist and posthumanist aspirations is necessary.
• Hyperhumanism offers a more constructive and ethical approach to human enhancement and future possibilities.
• Moving beyond the "defeat death" narrative is crucial for a sustainable human future.