“Leonhard is uncomfortable with a school of thought known as transhumanism, which is the belief that humans should be free to use technology to enhance their cognitive and physical abilities. He thinks enhancement is fine so long as it doesn’t undermine our humanity. For instance, he agrees that at first sight it would seem great to have a permanent, always-on connection between our minds and the internet, providing instant access to all the knowledge in the world. But he worries that we would become dependent on it, and perhaps unable to function independently if we lost it. We could become lazy, and we could lose our judgement if we rely uncritically on the information provided.”
What Does A Good Future Look Like? A Conversation With Futurist Keynote Speaker Gerd Leonhard
https://www.forbes.com/sites/calumchace/2023/03/15/what-does-a-good-future-look-like-a-conversation-with-futurist-keynote-speaker-gerd-leonhard/?sh=37457ee94415
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What Does A Good Future Look Like? A Conversation With Futurist Keynote Speaker Gerd Leonhard
https://www.forbes.com/sites/calumchace/2023/03/15/what-does-a-good-future-look-like-a-conversation-with-futurist-keynote-speaker-gerd-leonhard/?sh=37457ee94415
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