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Are You a Transhumanist ? Take the test

by Avinash Singh

Apr 23, 14 • General, QuizNo CommentsRead More »

Transhuman or transhuman is an intermediary form between human and posthuman.In other words, a transhuman is a being that resembles a human in most respects but who has powers and abilities beyond those of standard humans. These abilities might include improved intelligence, awareness, strength, or durability. Transhumans sometimes appear in science-fiction as cyborgs or genetically-enhanced humans.

Let's find out "Are You a Transhumanist or Not ?" by answering below statements in Yes or No....

Do you believe women should not have the right to terminate their pregnancies?
Do you AGREE with the idea that human genetic engineering is always wrong because it is "playing God"?
Does your ethical code advocate the well-being of all sentient beings, whether in artificial intellects, humans, posthumans, or non-human animals?
Should parents be able to have children through cloning once the technology is safe?
Do you think it would be a good thing if people could live for hundreds of years or longer?
Do you believe that people have a right to use technology to extend their mental and physical (including reproductive) capacities and to improve their control over their own lives?
Do you think it would be a good thing if people could become many times more intelligent than they currently are?
Would you consider having your mind uploaded to computers if it was the only way you could continue as a conscious person?
Do you expect human progress to result from human accomplishment rather than divine intervention, grace, or redemption?
Do you think that by being generally open and embracing of new technology we have a better chance of turning it to our advantage than if we try to ban or prohibit it?

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