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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Psychedelics as a technology: Tool or weapon?
A friend put the view to me recently of psychedelics as a technology that has been advantageous for human evolution, but has also been exploited by some groups to further their own ends at others’ expense. The idea of psychedelics … Continue reading
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The Future of Human Nature?
Jurgen Habermas’ The Future of Human Nature (2003) explores what it means to change ourselves. For reasons that will become clear, while reading I found myself reflecting on the differences between genetic intervention (by parents, into the genetic makeup of their offspring), … Continue reading
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Human enhancement and the acceptance paradox – a personal take
On one level at least, I think people do want to be the best version of themselves, but what does that mean? I think it can mean so many different things. To fulfill one’s potential, to have a positive impact … Continue reading
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