Kochetkova, Tatjana
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6220-308X
(2026)
Transhumanism, Sacred Immanence, and Unlimited Lifespan: Integrative Pathways to Human Flourishing.
In:
Transhumanism and Divine Humanity in Global Traditions.
Routledge, London, pp. 179-199.
ISBN 9781003671442
Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003671442-16
Abstract
This chapter compares the Transhumanism and Divine Human projects as they relate to human lifespan extension, with a particular focus on the feasibility and necessary conditions for achieving unlimited longevity. I contend that these projects address complementary dimensions of the challenge, and that integrating their perspectives offers a greater likelihood of realizing meaningful, unlimited lifespan in conjunction with human flourishing. Specifically, I suggest that incorporating spiritual insights into the deployment of augmentation technologies may help avert the so-called Homo Deus scenario, in which humanity risks losing its relevance in an increasingly data-driven world. Finally, I introduce new criteria for evaluating and managing the beneficial use of exponential technologies: namely, the concept of Neoteny2 – or second-degree juvenilization – and an extended human capabilities approach.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Arts and Humanities > History Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General) |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Syed Anas Ali |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jul 2026 12:06 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Jul 2026 12:06 |
| Official URL: | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003671442-16 |
| URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/12072 |
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