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Rethinking Human Enhancement as Collective Welfarism
Daphne Bavelier1,2, Julian Savulescu3,4, Linda P Fried5
1Brain and Learning Laboratory, FPSE, Université de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland. daphne.bavelier@unige.ch.
Nature Human Behaviour
|March 20, 2019
Summary
Human enhancement technologies offer new possibilities but raise ethical questions. The aim should be to improve individual and community well-being for a better quality of life.
Area of Science:
- * Bioethics
- * Human Augmentation Technologies
- * Societal Impact
Background:
- * Rapid advancements in human enhancement technologies present unprecedented opportunities.
- * These technologies challenge fundamental concepts of human identity and existence.
- * Ethical considerations are paramount in navigating the future of human augmentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To explore the ethical implications of human enhancement technologies.
- * To propose a framework for guiding the development and application of these technologies.
- * To advocate for a holistic approach that benefits both individuals and society.
Main Methods:
- * Philosophical analysis of human enhancement concepts.
- * Review of current and emerging enhancement technologies.
- * Ethical framework development based on principles of well-being and societal benefit.
Main Results:
- * Human enhancement technologies create complex ethical dilemmas.
- * A balanced approach is needed to harness benefits while mitigating risks.
- * The study highlights the interconnectedness of individual and community well-being.
Conclusions:
- * The primary goal of human enhancement should be to improve quality of life.
- * Enhancement efforts must consider the well-being of the broader community.
- * Ethical guidelines are crucial for responsible innovation in human augmentation.
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