Human Enhancement: Unlocking the Secrets

The use of biological, technological, or genetic interventions to increase a person's physical, cognitive, or psychological abilities beyond what is deemed typical for humans is known as "human enhancement." This idea covers a broad spectrum of interventions, from medical procedures that replace lost functions to improvements that strengthen innate talents or add whole new ones. Technologies for human enhancement have the ability to completely transform healthcare, education, employment, and daily living while posing moral, philosophical, and social issues regarding equality, human nature, and the direction of society. The debate surrounding human enhancement is becoming more and more important as science and technology develop at an accelerated rate. It is influencing conversations about what is and is not human, what the ethics of enhancement interventions are, and how these issues affect social justice, individual autonomy, and the human experience.
Definition and extent
The term "human enhancement" describes the application of biological, technological, or genetic therapies to enhance or improve an individual's physical, cognitive, or psychological qualities beyond what is deemed usual for humans. This notion includes a wide range of interventions meant to improve different areas of human functioning, from improvements that maximize or expand inherent talents to medical therapies meant to restore lost capacities.

Author: Cyril Lakes

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: May 23, 2024

Number of Pages: 78 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798321443354