bioconservatism
Sign in to saveBioconservatism is a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes caution and restraint in the use of biotechnologies, particularly those involving genetic manipulation and human enhancement.
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- Advocates
- Michael Sandel
- Humility
- Responsibility
- Solidarity
- Leon Kass
- The problematic attitude of biotechnological enhancement
- 'Unnatural' means of biotechnological enhancement
- 'Dubious' ends of biotechnological enhancement
- Jürgen Habermas
- Violation of ethical freedom
- Asymmetrical relationships
- Criticism
- Nick Bostrom on posthuman dignity
- Notable bioconservatives
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- References
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Bioconservatism is a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes caution and restraint in the use of biotechnologies, particularly those involving genetic manipulation and human enhancement.
Bioconservatism is characterized by a belief that technological trends risk compromising human dignity, and by opposition to movements and technologies including transhumanism, human genetic modification, "strong" artificial intelligence, and the technological singularity. Many bioconservatives also oppose the use of technologies such as life extension and preimplantation genetic screening.
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