Posthuman Life
David Roden
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Posthuman Life
by David Roden
Published
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
221
ISBN-13
9781322192840
Description
We imagine posthumans as humans made superhumanly intelligent or resilient by future advances in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science. Many argue that these enhanced people might live better lives; others fear that tinkering with our nature will undermine our sense of our own humanity. Whoever is right, it is assumed that our technological successor will be an upgraded or degraded version of us: Human 2.0. Posthuman Life argues that the enhancement debate projects a human face onto an empty screen. We do not know what will happen and, not being posthuman, cannot anticipate how posthumans will assess the world. If a posthuman future will not necessarily be informed by our kind of subjectivity or morality the limits of our current knowledge must inform any ethical or political assessment of that future. Posthuman Life develops a critical metaphysics of posthuman succession and argues that only a truly speculative posthumanism can support an ethics that meets the challenge of the transformative potential of technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Posthuman Life?
This edition of Posthuman Life has approximately 221 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Posthuman Life?
For most readers, Posthuman Life typically takes between 4h 36m and 3h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,250 words
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What is the word count of Posthuman Life?
The estimated word count for Posthuman Life is approximately 55,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Posthuman Life?
Posthuman Life was written by David Roden.
When was Posthuman Life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.