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Citizen Cyborg: Why Democratic Societies Must Respond To The Redesigned Human Of The Future,Used
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A provocative work by medical ethicist James Hughes, Citizen Cyborg argues that technologies pushing the boundaries of humanness can radically improve our quality of life if they are controlled democratically. Hughes challenges both the technophobia of Leon Kass and Francis Fukuyama and the unchecked enthusiasm of others for limitless human enhancement. He argues instead for a third way, 'democratic transhumanism,' by asking the question destined to become a fundamental issue of the twentyfirst century: How can we use new cybernetic and biomedical technologies to make life better for everyone? These technologies hold great promise, but they also pose profound challenges to our health, our culture, and our liberal democratic political system. By allowing humans to become more than human 'posthuman' or 'transhuman' the new technologies will require new answers for the enduring issues of liberty and the common good. What limits should we place on the freedom of people to control their own bodies? Who should own genes and other living things? Which technologies should be mandatory, which voluntary, and which forbidden? For answers to these challenges, Citizen Cyborg proposes a radical return to a faith in the resilience of our democratic institutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Citizen Cyborg'? A: 'Citizen Cyborg' discusses how emerging technologies can improve human life while emphasizing the need for democratic control over these advancements.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Citizen Cyborg'? A: The author of 'Citizen Cyborg' is James Hughes, a medical ethicist known for his work on technology and ethics.
- Q: What type of book is 'Citizen Cyborg'? A: 'Citizen Cyborg' is a paperback book that examines the relationship between technology and democratic society.
- Q: When was 'Citizen Cyborg' published? A: 'Citizen Cyborg' was published on October 27, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does 'Citizen Cyborg' have? A: 'Citizen Cyborg' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of 'Citizen Cyborg' in? A: The used copy of 'Citizen Cyborg' is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What is 'democratic transhumanism' as discussed in the book? A: Democratic transhumanism is a concept that advocates for the responsible use of technology to enhance human life while ensuring democratic oversight.
- Q: What are some challenges addressed in 'Citizen Cyborg'? A: The book addresses challenges such as the ethical implications of human enhancement and the need for regulation of new technologies.
- Q: Is 'Citizen Cyborg' suitable for readers interested in technology and ethics? A: Yes, 'Citizen Cyborg' is suitable for readers who are interested in the intersection of technology, ethics, and democratic values.
- Q: What edition of 'Citizen Cyborg' is being sold? A: The edition being sold is the Advance Uncorrected Proof.