What does it mean to be human? Is death inevitable? Or will we be able to preserve some essence of ourselves after death, through technology? Mark O'CWhat does it mean to be human? Is death inevitable? Or will we be able to preserve some essence of ourselves after death, through technology? Mark O'Connell, spurred on by the birth of his son and with a new awareness of the fragility of life, sets out to ask these questions of the people who have been striving to become more than human - transhumanists. These are a varied bunch - sometimes quirky or downright bizarre, sometimes plausible and with serious financial backing. All are looking, in their various ways, for a techie solution to the age old problem of mortality. Fascinating and thought-provoking; perfect for fans of Jon Ronson and Louis Theroux....more
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