We Have Always Been Cyborgs: Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism
Data: We Have Always Been Cyborgs is Stefan Lorenz Sorgner’s exploration of transhumanism through digitalization, genetic technologies, and ethics. It considers questions around human enhancement, cyborgs, uploaded minds, values, and policy.
At a glance
- Connects transhumanism with digitalization, genetic technologies, and ethics.
- Discusses human perfection, cyborgs, genetically enhanced entities, and uploaded minds.
- Addresses values, norms, utopia, and policy-making considerations.
Reference price: $49.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Brings several current technology and ethics topics together in one philosophical discussion.
- The listed 224-page length offers a focused treatment rather than a large reference volume.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Bristol University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 12, 2023 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1529219213 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529219210 |
| Weight listed | 2.31 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.48 x 9.21 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in transhumanism and its philosophical foundations.
- Those exploring digital culture, gene ethics, human enhancement, or related policy debates.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical handbook on implementing AI, genetic technologies, or brain–computer interfaces.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does this book cover?
It explores transhumanism alongside digitalization, gene technologies, ethics, human enhancement, cyborgs, and uploaded minds.
Who is the author?
The listing identifies Stefan Lorenz Sorgner as the author.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 224 pages.
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