Disability Flashcards
1
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Define biohacking
A
Movement about hacking own body by surgically implanted devices
2
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What is a transhumanist?
A
Someone who is “pro-choice” advocate for body modification
3
Q
What is a main concern with bio conservatism?
A
They are concerned with the loss of human dignity/societal consequences.
4
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What are the two main fears about posthumanism?
A
- Degradation of the human condition (dehumanizing of changes)
- Conflict between humans and posthumans
5
Q
What is Bostrom’s counter to the first postulate of bio conservatism?
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There are poisons of nature’s gifts ie. cancer, disease, starvation
6
Q
What is the pro-choice argument about class disparity in biohacking?
A
A blanket ban would be worse than information, public debate, and education
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