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Technocalyps is a
3 part documentary about ‘transhumanism’, an ideology
assuming that we approach an era where humans, as we know them, are
no longer the driving force of civilization. All technological developments
seem to converge to one main goal: to overcome humanity, to try and
create something transhuman.
Deel 1: Transhuman
Part 1 gives an overview of recent technological developments (biogenetics,
artificial intelligence, robotics, implants, nanotechnology,…)
and prognoses made by leading scientists about the impact of these
developments in the near future.
Deel 2: Preparing for the Singularity
In this part advocates and opponents of a transhuman future are weighed
against each other; prognoses are done when we can expect the transhuman
revolution and how people are preparing for it already now.
Deel 3: The Metaphysics of Technology
This part covers the metaphysical consequences of the new technological
revolution. On the one hand scientist start to use metaphysical concepts
to describe the impact of their research, on the other hand, a surprisingly
large number of scientific projects is inspired by religious aspirations
and more and more theologians from any religious or spiritual belief
are getting interested in these aspirations of new technology, making
the discussion inextricable complex.
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