Transhumanism; How Biotechnology Can Eradicate Suffering | David Pearce

David Pearce is a co-founder of Humanity+ and a prominent figure within the transhumanism movement. Where is the future of the human race heading? Will our descendants be at the mercy of random genetic chance for suffering diseases? How about editing the genetic baseline for happiness? Or levels of empathy? Can we use computers to emulate a human brain? What are the ethical implications of Crispr? Expert to hear David's answers these questions and more as we delve into the fascinating world of transhumanism. Extra Stuff: Check out David's Website - https://www.hedweb.com/ The Abolitionist Project - https://www.hedweb.com/abolitionist-project/index.html Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Chris WilliamsonhostDavid Pearceguest

May 30, 201954mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 30, 2019
Duration: 54m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

David Pearce is a co-founder of Humanity+ and a prominent figure within the transhumanism movement. Where is the future of the human race heading? Will our descendants be at the mercy of random genetic chance for suffering diseases? How about editing the genetic baseline for happiness? Or levels of empathy? Can we use computers to emulate a human brain? What are the ethical implications of Crispr? Expert to hear David's answers these questions and more as we delve into the fascinating world of transhumanism. Extra Stuff: Check out David's Website - https://www.hedweb.com/ The Abolitionist Project - https://www.hedweb.com/abolitionist-project/index.html Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

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Chris Williamson
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David Pearce
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Narrator, Transhumanism; How Biotechnology Can Eradicate Suffering | David Pearce explores transhumanist Vision: Gene Editing, Super Happiness, And Ending Suffering Forever Chris Williamson interviews transhumanist philosopher David Pearce about using biotechnology to abolish suffering and radically upgrade human capacities. Pearce outlines the three core aims of transhumanism: superintelligence, superlongevity, and superhappiness, arguing that our Darwinian genetic design traps us on a 'hedonic treadmill' of discontent. He argues for genetically engineering higher hedonic set points, higher pain thresholds, and ultimately a civilization based on gradients of intelligent bliss rather than pain. The conversation also covers CRISPR ethics, the limits of AI consciousness and brain uploading, and the moral urgency of ending factory farming and animal suffering.

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