Towards the criteria of genuine human enhancement

Kochetkova, Tatjana (2024) Towards the criteria of genuine human enhancement. In: Technological Enhancements for Improving Employee Performance, Safety, and Well-Being. IGI Global, pp. 23-52. ISBN 9798369396339

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Abstract

This chapter explores the long-term implications of converging technologies and their significance for human performance enhancement. First, based on an analysis of the human condition, I consider what types of augmentations constitute a true improvement—what is a genuine human enhancement, as opposed to inadvisable or controversial augmentation? As a criterion for differentiation, I propose a set of human qualities that should be retained in any enhancement. Although this set is incomplete, adherence to these qualities will determine whether such transformations elevate humanity to a new level or potentially destroy it, as some bio-conservatives argue. Secondly, I focus on convergent technologies and examine the possibilities they offer for human performance enhancement. I consider specific types of enhancement and reflect on t several scenarios for the human future based on converging technologies. In conclusion, I discuss the risks and sociopolitical constraints of human enhancement, along with some practical considerations about setting limits.

Item Type: Book Section
Keywords: Human enhancement | Converging technologies | Performance augmentation | Bio-conservatism | Sociopolitical constraints
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Human Resource Management
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Development
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Dharmveer Modi
Date Deposited: 16 Oct 2024 15:55
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2024 15:55
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9631-5.ch002
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/8642

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