Max Stirner's Egoism & A Critique of Transhumanism

Transhumanism is a movement that seeks to enhance human abilities through technology, envisioning a future where biological limitations like aging and disease are eradicated. While some view this as a utopian ideal, others see it as problematic. In the essay, Max Stirner's egoism is used to critique transhumanism’s core ideas, such as the concepts of "humanity," "optimization," and "freedom." Stirner would argue that these are merely external ideals, or "spooks," that distract individuals from their true agency. His philosophy emphasizes individual mastery and freedom from collective ideals, questioning whether transhumanism's promises of enhanced existence are truly liberating or just new forms of control. The essay also draws on thinkers like Nietzsche, Foucault, and Sartre to deepen this critique, exploring how transhumanism’s pursuit of perfection might undermine genuine freedom and individuality.

Chapters:

Introduction: 0:07 - 2:42
What Does Transhumanism Want? 2:43 - 5:04
Max Stirner’s Egoism & Transhumanist Ideals 5:05 - 8:12
The Humanity Spook: 8:13 - 12:27
The Optimization Spook: 12:28 - 17:26
The Freedom Spook: 17:27 - 22:03
Conclusion: 22:04 - 23:54

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Books & texts used for reference:
1. Bostrom, Nick. Transhumanist Values (2005): https://nickbostrom.com/ethics/values
2. Kurzweil, Ray. The Singularity is Near (2005): https://amzn.to/4dUUEQd
3. More, Max. The Transhumanism Reader (2013): https://amzn.to/4dWUEPZ
4. Stirner, Max. The Ego and Its Own (1844): https://amzn.to/3zdP50e
5. Nietzsche, Friedrich. Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883): https://amzn.to/3MEhcc9
6. Nietzsche, Friedrich. On the Genealogy of Morals (1887): https://amzn.to/4gkO3As
7. Foucault, Michel. The History of Sexuality (1976): https://amzn.to/3AWVGg5
8. Foucault, Michel. Discipline and Punish (1975): https://amzn.to/3TmRRHB
9. Sartre, Jean-Paul. Being and Nothingness (1943): https://amzn.to/3z3StuO

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#stirner #transhumanism #max_stirner #sartre #nietzsche #foucault

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