In no way is this correct or even salient. It paints us in a selfish and dangerous light, as though we were striving for the technological betterment of ourselves alone and the improvement of the human condition solely as it pertains to ourselves, so as to be enhanced relative to the majority of humanity. Hubris is an ancient Greek concept meaning excess of pride that carries connotations of reckless vanity and heedless self-absorbment, often to the point of carelessly endangering the welfare of others in the process. One of the most common anti-Transhumanist tropes one finds recurring throughout Transhumanist rhetoric is our supposedly rampant hubris. This essay was originally published by the Institute for Ethics & Emerging Technologies Other accomplishments are equally notableĬontinue reading “Stephen L.
Publication of this work is expected in collaboration with Stanford University before the end of the year. His continual reporting of news about the latest developments to the List and his work in areas such as gathering blood samples for a complete genome analysis of the oldest people in the world (supercentenarians, aged 110+) is ground breaking and far ahead of anything that has ever been accomplished before. Stephen Coles M.D., Ph.D., has worked tirelessly to develop new ways to slow and ultimately reverse human aging.Įveryone active in the LA-GRG or the Worldwide GRG Discussion Group have benefited from his expertise. Since founding the Los Angeles Gerontology Research Group in 1990, Dr. Eric Schulke has also helped tremendously in spreading the word about the Fundraiser. This call for support was also posted by Ilia Stambler on the Longevity Alliance Website, and organized on by John M. *** PLEASE alert your friends-Our own continued health and longevity may depend on Steve continuing his work.***
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