Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman by samminator

View this thread on steempeak.com
· @samminator · (edited)
$27.91
Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman
<html>
<p>We are not unaware of the amazing evolution in the field of technology that has been heralded in this our era. This evolution has led to the enhancement of humans.</p>
<p>The future of this evolution is almost certain; as this will allow us to create whatever features we desire. But the shortcoming in this enhancement is the fact that we are at the risk of losing our humanity. We would just be a sum total of the individual products that are used to enhance us.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/ed/ed13c1c51c.jpeg" width="410" height="254"/></p>
<p>[<a href="http://bigthink.com/articles/10-human-body-modifications-you-can-expect-in-the-next-decade">Image Source</a>]</p>
<p>Within the recent past, we have seen amazing feats that were not thought to be possible in every aspects of our lives. Permit me to list just three of them (for the purpose of this survey).</p>
<ol>
  <li><strong>Genetic and Epigenetic Engineering</strong>: No doubt, this has enabled us to edit and modify our physical appearances and abilities as you are all aware of. This has also gone beyond just the physical modifications to other forms of modifications that affect our emotions, sociability, and creativity. <img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/ed/ed13d56914.jpeg" width="369" height="252"/>&nbsp;[<a href="https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2011/09/15/is-ethical-human-genetic-enhancement-possible/&amp;refURL=https://www.google.com&amp;referrer=https://www.google.com">Image Source</a>]&nbsp;</li>
  <li><strong>Human-computer Interface</strong>: This is also called β€œbrain-machine" interface. This aspect has affected, to a large extent, the three domain of human existence (cognitive domain, efferent domain, and psychomotor domain). This can be said to have given our memory some boost, and placed into our hands the control of tons of semi-intelligent devices. <img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/ed/ed13d1662e.jpeg" width="304" height="304"/>&nbsp;[<a href="https://listverse.com/2013/05/12/10-incredible-ways-technology-may-make-us-superhuman/">Image Source</a>]</li>
  <li><strong>Personalized Pharmaceuticals</strong>: This has really not been heard of as much, but it still part of the emerging technology. This will enable humans modify their mind and bodies with precision, and less side-effects compared to today's drugs.</li>
</ol>
<p>Now we have seen some of these evolutions, but do you know that they are pointing out to one particular direction? They are blurring out the line dividing humans and things (remember bio-enhancements are nothing more than "products").</p>
<p>One thing humans do not pay much attention to; is the fact that our key aspects as humans are being altered by these "products". Believe me; we are gradually losing our selfhood without even realizing it. And in the nearest future, this could leave humankind as just a mere summation of individual "products". In other words; this is leading to dehumanization.</p>
<h2>Effect of dehumanization</h2>
<p>Dehumanization and its attendant consequences are really not new; this was evidential from the history of colonialism, war, and even in slavery (as was witnessed in Africa, My Africa). But all these are nothing compared to what is coming with the trend of evolution of bio-enhancements.</p>
<p>First of all, there would be an imminent inter-human and intra-human conflict. We would be in conflict with the "products" that define us, and also between ourselves. Also, there would be battle for superiority in enhancements, and this could trigger a full blown warfare.</p>
<blockquote>World war III will be triggered by the battle for superiority in AI. - Elon Musk (CEO Tesla and SpaceX)</blockquote>
<p>By this time, the word "system upgrade" will be more prevalent in humans than even in computers.</p>
<p>You could hear something like this: @samminator just upgraded his brain to version 4.2.1b (humorous though). Or you could get this kind of error message: "<strong>Unfortunately, brain has stopped working, upgrade to version 4.2.1c</strong>"</p>
<p><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/ed/ed13c314c8.jpeg" width="497" height="200"/></p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-may-influencing-human-evolution/">Image Source</a>]</p>
<p>In this era, humanity will just be seen as just a platform for bio-enhancement. Imagine humans running on software.</p>
<p>And the truth here is that this advancement has already begun. But the hope of humankind lies in our willpower to dictate the trend of this evolution. We should not allow these evolutions to control us; but to compliment us.</p>
<p>But whatever happens, we should just brace up for impact.&nbsp;</p>
<p><br></p>
<p><strong>Tech Rules!!</strong></p>
<blockquote>References for further reading: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_enhancement">Ref1</a>, <a href="http://dujs.dartmouth.edu/2013/11/human-enhancement/#.Wi7O6JeMFkQ">Ref2</a>, <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602342/the-ethics-of-human-enhancement/">Ref3</a></blockquote>
<p><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/ae/ae9cc89fec.jpeg" width="239" height="164"/></p>
<p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/EN9mTyN.gif?1" width="597" height="162"/></p>
</html>
πŸ‘  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and 42 others
properties (23)
post_id20,133,563
authorsamminator
permlinkbio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"format": "html", "links": ["http://bigthink.com/articles/10-human-body-modifications-you-can-expect-in-the-next-decade", "https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2011/09/15/is-ethical-human-genetic-enhancement-possible/&refURL=https://www.google.com&referrer=https://www.google.com", "https://listverse.com/2013/05/12/10-incredible-ways-technology-may-make-us-superhuman/", "http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-may-influencing-human-evolution/", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_enhancement", "http://dujs.dartmouth.edu/2013/11/human-enhancement/#.Wi7O6JeMFkQ", "https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602342/the-ethics-of-human-enhancement/"], "app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science", "technology", "steemstem", "nigeria", "genesisproject"], "users": ["samminator"], "image": ["https://i.imgsafe.org/ed/ed13c1c51c.jpeg"]}"
created2017-12-11 18:53:09
last_update2017-12-12 11:03:09
depth0
children11
net_rshares6,341,788,233,357
last_payout2017-12-18 18:53:09
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value21.740 SBD
curator_payout_value6.169 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length5,235
author_reputation354,813,389,233,576
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (106)
@nytowl · (edited)
$0.05
The future is now, and the advancement of technology is so subtle, that it's fully integrated into your life, (or body) you hardly even notice your immersion into it.
πŸ‘  ,
properties (23)
post_id20,134,818
authornytowl
permlinkre-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171211t190947316z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-11 19:09:48
last_update2017-12-11 19:23:45
depth1
children1
net_rshares11,861,885,807
last_payout2017-12-18 19:09:48
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.042 SBD
curator_payout_value0.008 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length166
author_reputation186,685,725,170
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (2)
@samminator ·
Exactly. The future is now
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
post_id20,248,485
authorsamminator
permlinkre-nytowl-re-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171212t194949067z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-12 19:42:57
last_update2017-12-12 19:42:57
depth2
children0
net_rshares304,032,534
last_payout2017-12-19 19:42:57
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length26
author_reputation354,813,389,233,576
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@samirbouazzoun ·
$0.05
In fact, this is the era of rapid progress and transformation in all areas of humanity, perhaps the greatest danger facing humanity is artificial intelligence, where one day we can see simple devices with a power to control human destiny .
πŸ‘  ,
properties (23)
post_id20,134,893
authorsamirbouazzoun
permlinkre-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171211t191401299z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-11 19:10:42
last_update2017-12-11 19:10:42
depth1
children2
net_rshares12,597,612,812
last_payout2017-12-18 19:10:42
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.044 SBD
curator_payout_value0.008 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length239
author_reputation123,974,776,302
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (2)
@samminator ·
LOl. I guess we are already in that era
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
post_id20,248,379
authorsamminator
permlinkre-samirbouazzoun-re-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171212t194822676z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-12 19:41:36
last_update2017-12-12 19:41:36
depth2
children1
net_rshares563,017,800
last_payout2017-12-19 19:41:36
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length39
author_reputation354,813,389,233,576
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@samirbouazzoun ·
This is true, but man still largely controls himself, unless he wants to put his neck under the sword of scientific progress
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
post_id20,334,984
authorsamirbouazzoun
permlinkre-samminator-re-samirbouazzoun-re-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171213t153857298z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-13 15:35:33
last_update2017-12-13 15:35:33
depth3
children0
net_rshares550,711,400
last_payout2017-12-20 15:35:33
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length124
author_reputation123,974,776,302
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@reiki-rewind ·
$0.05
Interesting post, definitely look forward to seeing what biological enhancements we develop. I imagine most integrations will interface with our cell phones or similar communication device to allow for seamless connection with other devices such as smart homes.
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
post_id20,137,689
authorreiki-rewind
permlinkre-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171211t194901854z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-11 19:49:30
last_update2017-12-11 19:49:30
depth1
children1
net_rshares11,382,266,673
last_payout2017-12-18 19:49:30
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.038 SBD
curator_payout_value0.010 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length261
author_reputation49,608,438,314
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@samminator ·
Technology can only get better. Thanks for dropping by
properties (22)
post_id20,248,568
authorsamminator
permlinkre-reiki-rewind-re-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171212t195037980z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-12 19:43:48
last_update2017-12-12 19:43:48
depth2
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2017-12-19 19:43:48
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length54
author_reputation354,813,389,233,576
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@klsupercat ·
$0.03
Thank you for another informative post!
πŸ‘  ,
properties (23)
post_id20,154,914
authorklsupercat
permlinkre-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171211t235713118z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-11 23:57:12
last_update2017-12-11 23:57:12
depth1
children1
net_rshares6,942,340,964
last_payout2017-12-18 23:57:12
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.028 SBD
curator_payout_value0.002 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length39
author_reputation15,058,363,542
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (2)
@samminator ·
Thanks for dropping by
properties (22)
post_id20,248,228
authorsamminator
permlinkre-klsupercat-re-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171212t194633160z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-12 19:39:48
last_update2017-12-12 19:39:48
depth2
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2017-12-19 19:39:48
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length22
author_reputation354,813,389,233,576
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@blessing97 ·
$0.06
Science has really evolved from its primitive stages and in the process has done some harm to humankind. I really do just hope we're prepared for the supposed consequences of our supposed scientific and technological advancement.
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
post_id20,288,210
authorblessing97
permlinkre-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171213t052855993z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-13 05:28:27
last_update2017-12-13 05:28:27
depth1
children1
net_rshares11,647,733,053
last_payout2017-12-20 05:28:27
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.044 SBD
curator_payout_value0.012 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length229
author_reputation2,100,014,155,708
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@samminator ·
Exactly bro. We need to brace up for impact
properties (22)
post_id20,474,440
authorsamminator
permlinkre-blessing97-re-samminator-bio-enhancement-could-make-humankind-inhuman-20171214t204241530z
categoryscience
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["science"]}"
created2017-12-14 20:42:45
last_update2017-12-14 20:42:45
depth2
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2017-12-21 20:42:45
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length43
author_reputation354,813,389,233,576
root_title"Bio-enhancement Could Make Humankind Inhuman"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000