Theology and Science Publishes "What is Mormon Transhumanism?"
2015.04.18
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The peer reviewed journal of Theology and Science has published “What is Mormon Transhumanism?” The article was written by Lincoln Cannon, president of the Mormon Transhumanist Association. It is available for download from Taylor & Francis Online. An abstract of the article follows:
“Mormon transhumanism is the idea that humanity should learn how to be
compassionate creators. This idea is essential to Mormonism, which provides a
religious framework consistent with naturalism and supportive of human
transformation. Mormon transhumanists are not limited to traditional or popular
accounts of religion, and embrace opportunities and risks of technological
evolution. Although usually considered secular, transhumanism has some
religious origins and sometimes functions as religion. Accelerating change
contextualizes a Mormon transhumanist narrative of common expectations,
aspirations, and parallels between Mormonism and transhumanism. Mormon
transhumanism has produced secular arguments for faith in God and religious
arguments for transhumanism.”