Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism

Alexander Thomas is a filmmaker and Senior Lecturer at the University of East London.

• 1. A Brief History of Transhumanism and its Critics2. The Logics and Trajectories of Advanced Capitalism3. Technologies of Power and Control4. Data Totalitarianism5. Transcendent Conformity 6. Systemic Dehumanisation7. Towards an Ethics for the Future: Posthumanism and Adorno’s Aporia8. Conclusion

“A uniquely rich and thoughtful account of one of the most destructive ideologies of our time. This is a book for anyone who wants a clearsighted view of the current political moment.” Alice Crary, University of Oxford“At the edge of academic debates, an increasingly powerful position has developed: transhumanism. Thomas exposes its celebratory take on capitalism, data and technology, and its false solutions to contemporary dilemmas. A much-needed guide.” Nick Couldry, London School of Economics and Political Science "Erudite and thorough - the most rational discussion of Transhumanism to date. No less than a seminal intervention in the field." Jonathan Hay, University of Chester