transhumanism

[ trans-hyoo-muh-niz-uhmor, often, ‐-yoo‐, tranz‐ ]

noun

1. a philosophy that explores human transcendence above or beyond organic, corporeal limitations through technological and philosophical evolution.

Other Words From

• trans·hu·man adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transhumanism¹

First recorded in 1955–60; trans- ( def ) + humanism ( def )

Example Sentences

Photographer David Vintiner became fascinated with these and other sorts of body modifications carried out by proponents of transhumanism.

From MIT Technology Review

For a world that has a progressive veneer, where transhumanism and body modifications are the norm, I wish more time was taken to constructively examine sex and gender in the main threads of the story.

From Washington Post

In contrast, transhumanism is only possible because of technology.

From No Straight News