Transhumanism and religion

This lecture explores the intersection between transhumanism and religion, discussing the evolution of the transhumanist movement from its origins in California in the late 1980s to its current status as a potentially secular religion. It delves into the philosophical and ethical implications of transhumanism, examining key figures like Julian Huxley and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. The lecture also analyzes the religious undertones within the transhumanist movement, such as the quest for immortality, the fusion of human and machine, and the concept of the Singularity. It concludes by questioning the emergence of a new scientism that worships technological progress as a form of salvation.