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These are very informal essays that were inspired by many online interactions with some readers of zoltans book, covering some of its most controversial topics. Zoltan istvan the future of politics and transhumanism. The transhumanist wager and the terrifying struggle for the future. Zoltan is the author of the transhumanist wager and has a new book out upgrading america. So reads the back cover promotional copy of the transhumanist wager, the self published debut novel by magazine correspondent, zoltan istvan. Zoltan istvan is the first unashamedly and unabashedly openly transhumanist presidential candidate in the history of the united states. Transhumanist zoltan istvan runs for governor of california. According to zoltan istvan, a transhumanist activist who wrote the foreword for the book super you, the three laws of transhumanism are a transhumanist must safeguard ones own existence above all else. The protagonist is a determined rebel philosopher who dedicates his life to creating a society where the main purpose of science and technology is. I will be posting essays on various topics related to my book, zoltan s book, and his ideas that come up during the writing process. A guide to the transhumanist wager and the ideas of zoltan istvan essays on selected topics from the transhumanist wager. The transhumanist wager and the terrifying struggle for the. School of humanities and social science, university of newcastle, nsw.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading upgrading america. Zoltan istvan on transhumanism, politics and why the human. This books leaves you wanting to know more about transhumanist and gets on to contemplate the plausibility of the new world order. Apr 28, 20 the transhumanist wager maps out the dangerous period humanity has to navigate in the 21st century. Serious wonder asked zoltan what he hopes to accomplish with this book. Zoltan istvan s book the transhumanist wager is truly an eye opening book. Libertarian transhumanist zoltan istvan is running for governor of california in 2018 and, among other things, he wants to conquer aging and death for all. Anyone reading the transhumanist wager is likely to have strong reactions. Biohackers and reporters gather to watch zoltan istvan undergo a chip implant photo by roen horn this essay below is adapted from the philosophical libertarian book the transhumanist wager, which is increasingly being used in colleges and high schools around the world to teach about the future. The transhumanist wager by zoltan istvan goodreads.
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