Radical life extension, cybernetic immortality, and techno‐salvation. Really?. Issue 4 (5th December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peters, Ted
• Is Part Of: Dialog. Volume 57:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 250
• Page End: 256
• Publication Date: 2018-12-05
• Subjects: cybernetic immortality -- death -- end of life -- longevity research (LR) -- radical life extension (RLE) -- technoscience -- transhumanism (H+); Theology -- Periodicals; 230.41
• DOI: 10.1111/dial.12432
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0012-2033

Abstract

Abstract: Longevity researchers along with transhumanists lift up before us a prize to be won through scientific and technological victory, namely, prolonged life. Whether via Radical Life Extension in the body or Cybernetic Immortality in disembodied form, human intelligence and consciousness have an unending future, we are promised. Should we trust this techno‐promise? Or, should we trust God's promise of resurrection from the dead? What does it take for us greet the end of life with contentment?