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About a method of life extension which really works. Benefits, challenges, and the supporting science. The medicalization of a cultural problem.
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Mythologies, symbolism, and gruesome practices involving young blood for rejuvenation. Surprisingly the practice works, but seems ethically unacceptable. The hunt for anti-aging therapies based on blood components.
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The different meanings of cryonics as cultural practice: as post-humanist death ritual and expression of faith, as speculative investment and as a business proposition to consumers.
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An introduction to the science and technological practice of cryonics. Futurist cryonics, mainstream cryopreservation, and an example of shifting ethical judgements.
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A discussion of consciousness in philosophical and scientific thought and its relevance to how we are going to live with A.I., if humans could become machines, and machines become human. Also, about the irrelevance of that question once robots start to participate in social life.
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Cyborg as a real figure (we are all cyborgs already). Cyborgs as symbolic projection of two radical worldviews shaping our future. Utopian visions, political relevance.
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An introduction to mind-uploading at the crossroad between A.I. and biology. Neuroscience is merging with computer science. The motivation and the promoters. The mind-body problem in philosophy, personal identity, and the echo of a religious narrative.
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