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  • Bioethics
  • Philosophy of Technology
  • Global Health Policy

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  • The discourse on human enhancement is dominated by bioethicists and philosophers, primarily from Western perspectives.
  • Existing policies on human enhancement technologies often stem from Western liberal democracies, potentially overlooking geopolitical consequences.
  • Concerns exist regarding potential new injustices for low- and middle-income countries (developing countries) due to human enhancement technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the lack of perspectives from developing countries in the human enhancement debate.
  • To argue for a re-evaluation of the neoliberal frameworks currently shaping discussions on enhancement technologies.
  • To analyze the potential impacts of human enhancement technologies in developing countries, using Thailand as a case study.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of the current human enhancement debate.
  • Analysis of existing policy recommendations and their origins.
  • Case study examination of human enhancement technologies' impact on Thailand.

Main Results:

  • The current human enhancement debate is predominantly framed by neoliberal ideologies.
  • The potential impacts of human enhancement technologies on developing countries remain underexplored.
  • Thailand serves as an example illustrating the specific challenges and implications for developing nations.

Conclusions:

  • Human enhancement research and policy must incorporate diverse global perspectives, particularly from developing countries.
  • A critical reassessment of the underlying economic and philosophical frameworks is necessary.
  • Further research is crucial to understand and mitigate potential inequalities arising from human enhancement technologies in diverse global contexts.