Transhumanism, as stated, 20th c.-present
20th Century · stated scope
Transhumanism is a philosophical and intellectual movement that holds that the human condition can be transformed through the application of technology, including through modifications to biology, cognition, and lifespan. It emerged in recognizable form in the mid-to-late twentieth century, with foundational texts and organizations appearing primarily in the United States and United Kingdom before spreading transnationally.
Cluster:Liberty First
Liberty is the defining elevation, with Consent & Anti-Coercion running high beside it; Authority & Hierarchy sits low. Individual freedom leads the profile rather than any collective commitment.
Full profile
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Neighbors
- 1The Economist, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 11Compare
- 2Cypherpunk Movement, as stated, 1980s-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 3The Wealth of Nations (Smith), as stated, 1776Distance: 14Compare
- 4Gorbachev (Soviet leadership), as realized, 1985-1991Distance: 15Compare
- 5Liberal Feminism, as stated, 19th c.-presentDistance: 15Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
Each bar is one pole’s pull, pointing the way it pushes the result. The dot is where the two pulls add up.