TRANSHUMANISM

Question 1

9. Genetic modification is considered a tool of transhumanism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

5. What term is often used to describe a future human enhanced by transhumanist technologies?

Accepted Answer

Posthuman

Question 3

8. One goal of transhumanism is to extend human lifespan.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

2. Which of the following technologies is most associated with transhumanism?

Accepted Answer

Artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces

Question 5

7. Transhumanism seeks to slow down technological progress.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

1. What is the main goal of transhumanism?

Accepted Answer

To enhance human abilities through technology

Question 7

3. What is a possible future outcome of transhumanism?

Accepted Answer

Humans merging with machines

Question 8

11. A major concern about transhumanism is its potential impact on social inequality.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

12. The technological singularity is a hypothetical event where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

10. Transhumanism rejects artificial intelligence as a form of human enhancement.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

6. What does "uploading" in transhumanist discussions generally refer to?

Accepted Answer

Transferring a human mind to a computer or other substrate.

Question 12

4. Which ethical issue is commonly debated in transhumanism?

Accepted Answer

The impact of technological enhancements on social inequality

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