I Call Thee “Transhumanist”

[Shana A]

I Call Thee "Transhumanist"
April 2nd, 2008 by Richard Leis, Jr.

http://hplusclub.com/hblog/2008/04/02/i-call-thee-transhumanist/

Transhumanists are often uncomfortable with that label, even when their values align so closely to the philosophy of transhumanism that they could be nothing but. Some tell you that they think the word "transhumanist" sounds too much like "transgendered" or "transsexual", as if (A) anybody except for discriminatory and puerile reasons can pretend to not know the difference, or (B) that would be so bad. Of all people, those making use of medical technology to transform, augment, or explore their body, gender, sexual identity, and/or sexuality might have - today, even! - the most experience with issues all transhumanists will eventually face.

[lady amarant]

Hmmm. I happen to be a transhumanist, and I don't mind the label...

~Simone,
       Yes, I do dream of electric sheep.

[RebeccaFog]

I read your response there, Simone.  It was a good one along with the comment that came before it.

You can call me anything.  I've heard of trans-specie people, but not transhumans.  Doesn't matter.  When I was a young blob, I thought of myself as transcendental and now, I think I transcend something on a daily basis.

You can call me trans-anything.  Even transitory.

[RebeccaFog]

I'm fine with those too.

don't forget transcontinental.

[Shana A]

I'm happy with being trans-cendent 

Z