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• Sophia the robot


  • Humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics
  • Can simulate human-like expressions
  • Interacts with humans
  • Potential applications in healthcare, education, customer service
• Bethany explains medical procedure to Stephen and Celeste


  1. Bethany can take pictures with her eyes

  2. Bethany can send information on relatives' phones (location, pictures)
• Transhumanism


  Advocates using technology to transcend the limitations of the human body
• Transhumanism aims to achieve immortality and enhance human abilities through advances in technology (genetic engineering, AI, bionic implants)
• Transhumanism raises ethical questions about the implications and potential societal consequences of these advancements
• Whitby, an artificial intelligence expert at Sussex University: '"History is littered with the evil consequences of one group of humans believing they are superior to another group of humans"'
• Gene editing can enhance life by expanding it, improving health and longevity
• Gene editing can interfere with nature and raise ethical issues, such as people using it to boost their performance (e.g. athletes)
• Gene editing


  Will only create deeper gulfs in an already divided society
• New technologies are transforming our lives
• Artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced medical interventions are becoming increasingly prevalent
• Documents about new technologies


  • Robot dreams by Isaac Asimov
  • National Geographic article "Meet Sophia the robot that looks almost Human"
  • Episode "Bethany explains to Stephen and Celeste about the operation" from "Years And Years"
  • Robin McKie's article "No death and an enhanced life: Is the future transhuman?" from The Guardian
• Gene editing


  Technology that allows scientists to modify an organism's DNA
• Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 enable precise alterations in the genetic code, potentially correcting genetic disorders, enhancing biological traits, and even extending human life
• Elvex (robot from "Robot Dreams" by Isaac Asimov)


  • Can dream and has a conscious
  • Questioning his own existence
  • Wants to protect his people
• Elvex has human-like qualities such as conscious, emotions and a desire to protect his people
• Sophia the robot (from Hanson Robotics)

  • Has facial expressions and can understand human facial expressions
  • Makes jokes and learns fast
  • Raises questions about the integration of technology and biology
• Robots developing their own consciousness and desires

  Potential dangers
• Advanced medical procedures like the one Bethany had


  Profound changes possible, raises concerns about intervening in human biology
• Gene editing becoming available only to the wealthy

  Potential for increased inequality and social disparities
• Robin McKie: 'By merging man and machine, science will produce humans who have vastly increased intelligence, strength, and lifespans, a near embodiment of gods. Unfortunately, in the case of enhanced humans they will be genuinely superior. We need to think about the implications before it is too late.'
• People have accepted and adopted a lot of these new technologies as they are useful in many ways
• Gene editing is seen as a tweaking of nature to overcome diseases, enhance physical and cognitive abilities, and possibly extend lifespan
• Robots can help people in difficulty, such as providing companionship to the elderly
• It is crucial to proceed with caution, ensuring that the quest to improve human life does not compromise the essence of our humanity or the integrity of the natural world
• New technologies are transforming our lives
• Artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced medical interventions are becoming increasingly prevalent
• Documents about new technologies


  • Robot dreams by Isaac Asimov
  • National Geographic article "Meet Sophia the robot that looks almost Human"
  • Episode "Bethany explains to Stephen and Celeste about the operation" from "Years And Years"
  • Robin McKie's article "No death and an enhanced life: Is the future transhuman?" from The Guardian
• Gene editing


  Technology that allows scientists to modify an organism's DNA
• Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 enable precise alterations in the genetic code, potentially correcting genetic disorders, enhancing biological traits, and even extending human life
• Elvex (robot from "Robot Dreams" by Isaac Asimov)


  • Can dream and has a conscious
  • Questioning his own existence
  • Wants to protect his people
• Elvex has human-like qualities such as conscious, emotions and a desire to protect his people
• Sophia the robot (from Hanson Robotics)

  • Has facial expressions and can understand human facial expressions
  • Makes jokes and learns fast
  • Raises questions about the integration of technology and biology
• Robots developing their own consciousness and desires

  Potential dangers
• Advanced medical procedures


  Profound changes possible, raises concerns about intervening in human biology
• Gene editing availability only to the wealthy

  Increases potential for inequality and social disparities
• Robin McKie: 'By merging man and machine, science will produce humans who have vastly increased intelligence, strength, and lifespans, a near embodiment of gods. Unfortunately, in the case of enhanced humans they will be genuinely superior. We need to think about the implications before it is too late.'
• People have accepted and adopted a lot of these new technologies
• Transhumanism


  Technology and biology converging to enhance human life
• Gene editing represents not an interference, but a tweaking of nature to overcome diseases, enhance physical and cognitive abilities, and possibly extend lifespan