Transhumanism
Transhumanism advocates using science and technology to overcome human biological limits, including ageing, disease and cognitive limits. Its supporters promote research into areas such as life extension, genetic engineering, brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence.
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No unified view on government structure.
Mostly democratic, though some currents favour rule by experts or technologists.
Emphasises morphological freedom, the right to modify one's own body and mind.
Sees humanity's future as a global project rather than a national one.
No consistent stance, though many worry about risks of military AI.
Generally cosmopolitan in outlook.
Split between libertarian and democratic-socialist transhumanists.
Split; leans toward private innovation with public research funding.
Favours open global flows of research and technology.
Mostly secular and naturalistic, though some religious transhumanists exist.
Challenges traditional views of human nature and the body.
Defined by support for radical technological human enhancement.