Better humans
Subtitle: the politics of human enhancement and life extension
Contributors: Wilsdon, James, 1973-
Series: Demos collection -- 21; Demos collection -- issue 21.
Published: 2006
Language: eng
Subjects: Biotechnology; Miscellanea; Social aspects; Longevity
Description: From memory pills to designer babies, extended lifespans to GM athletes, enhancement technologies promise (or threaten) to radically change our society.  This collection of essays by leading scientists and commentators explores the implications of human enhancement technologies and asks how citizens and policy-makers should respond.
Notes: Viewed on (Apr. 13, 2007).
Table of contents: title: 1. Stronger, longer, smarter, faster / Paul Miller and James Wilsdon; title: 2. Is it wrong to try to improve human nature? / Arthur Caplan; title: 3. Welcome to a world of exponential change / Nick Bostrom; title: 4. The man who wants to live forever / Paul Miller and James Wilsdon; title: 5. The transhumanists as tribe / Greg Klerkx; title: 6. Brain gain / Steven Rose; title: 7. The cognition-enhanced classroom / Danielle Turner and Barbara Sahakian; title: 8. Better by design? / Sarah Franklin; title: 9. More life / Jon Turney; title: 10. Nip/Tuck nation / Decca Aitkenhead; title: 11. The perfect crime / Rachel Hurst; title: 12. The unenhanced underclass / Gregor Wolbring; title: 13. Does smarter mean happier? / Raj Persaud.