Human nature and the creation of new values.

From: Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science | Date: July 1, 2004| Author: Ortmann, Leonard W. | Copyright information

The concept of human nature, having fallen on hard times during the modern period, has become a focus of contemporary interest. This renewed interest centers around the new genetics, especially the real possibility of genetically transforming our species. Asking ourselves what kind of transhumans we might become compels us to consider what traditional values we would wish or be able to preserve. What part of our human nature should remain in a posthuman future? Is it even possible ...

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