Transhumanism and Romanticism

I think that transhumanism, when it is considered at all, is seen as the ultimate scientific rationalization of nature and thus anti-romantic.

In one sense this is true, transhumanism is very much a rational philosophy. I would argue, however, that man's struggle to break through the limitations of his mortal coil is essentially romantic.

Transhumanism does not seek to remove emotion from the human experience. I believe expanding our perception and knowledge can only lead to new emotions heretofore unknown to the human condition.

Some fear that to change our current condition would be to cease being essentially human. I argue that the only essentially human trait is the progress towards greater life and understanding. This is man's enduring quest and what makes him romantic.

With H+ I hope to capture and express the joy and heartbreak of humanity not only as we know him today, but as we might know him tomorrow.

-Andy