Human augmentation is morally permissible

This is a incredibly complex topic so let us get started.Human augmentation (enhancement) is not only the inevitable next step in our human evolution but it is also morally sound to encourage this development. This fusion of genetic and mechanical technology will allow humanity as a whole to overcome the limitations of our own biology. Listed under here I will provide the reasons for my claims.I. Human enhancement technologies will allow us to transcend our biological limitations.There is no doubt that a human being in and of itself is a miraculous fusion of biology. Our biological systems are mind bogglingly complex, intricate and highly sophisticated. The average human being contains impressive biological defense mechanisms including an immune system that wards off hostile infections and diseases. However the human body is hardly perfect and the modern technologies of our time (especially in the field of warfare and terrorism) have learned that the human body is indeed not very resilient. With the invention of weapons of mass destruction the human body has become stunningly incapable of handling many of the new weapons devised to exploit our biology to an often fatal end. This is especially true in the development of germ (biological) warfare. Everyday new strains of deadly diseases and viruses are created in labs that make the human body extremely ineffective at not only resisting them but also being able to stop the strain spreading to other human beings. Even with the onset of devastating forms of new warfare the human body suffers from a variety of genetic defects (disorders) usually brought about by accident or by biological error to no fault of the individual. Three categories of these defects so far exist in the scientific realm. It is estimated that the human body is vulnerable to over 4,192 different types of human diseases brought on by biological error. They include ...* Single-gene defects* Chromosomal disorders* MultifactorialWith this in mind it only becomes logical that humanity needs develops additional methods to combat our often flawed biology. The inclusion of new and existing human enhancement would allow us to make these weaknesses irrelevant. Enhancements in reproduction, physiology, and mental states would allow us to overcome our limited biology and perhaps even allow us to resist weapons engineered to exploit our biology. II. Human enhancement will increase the standard of living for individuals and society.The future of human enhancement also brings the promise of improved cognition. The ability to learn more faster and to remember it all creates intriguing possibilities. New discoveries over the last 30 years about how memory works have led to a new of drugs called ampakines. These drugs assist in learning and memory and have fewer side effects than other stimulants. They are currently being used to treat memory loss in the early stages of Alzheimer and Parkinson disease, but the potential exists for individuals without memory impediments to use the drug to enhance their learning capacities. Imagine the American employee transferred overseas to a country where she does not know the language; it may simply be a matter of taking a pill to learn the tongue of her new colleagues and neighbors. The introduction of NBIC technologies also portends neural implants that will both improve cognition and interface with external electronics such as cell phones and computers. These breakthroughs will enable us to use our minds more efficiently and effectively.With these two points made I rest my case. The con has the floor. Sources: http://www.wtec.org...http://www.thehastingscenter.org...http://jem.rupress.org...