The Age of Transitions
Converging technology, transhumanism, and our future in the making
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Overview
The cutting edge group known as transhumanists see a beautiful future brought about by artificial intelligence, life extension, and cybernetics. What one must realize before getting carried away with such utopian dreams is that transhumanism was born out of the elitist pseudo-science eugenics. This documentary provides vital information on the history of eugenics and its new cutting edge transformation.
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60 min
Release Date
2009-01-01
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Original Language
English
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