Philosophy · 20 min
To Be A Machine
By Mark O’Connell
Explore the human longing to transcend our biological limits, and the profound, often unsettling, questions it raises about what it means to be alive.
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Philosophy
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Transhumanism, Mortality, Identity, Technology
Who it is for
If you often find yourself contemplating the future of humanity, or quietly wondering what it means to truly live, this will feel familiar a thoughtful, unsettling perspective.
The author
Mark O’Connell, a keen observer and immersive journalist, ventures deep into the world of transhumanism, bringing a nuanced, empathetic, and often unsettling perspective to those who seek to redefine what it means to be human.
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