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To Be A Machine
Explore the human longing to transcend our biological limits, and the profound, often unsettling, questions it raises about what it means to be alive.
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“Explore the human longing to transcend our biological limits, and the profound, often unsettling, questions it raises about what it means to be alive.”
— Mark O’Connell, To Be A Machine
Transhumanism, Mortality, Identity, Technology
If you often find yourself contemplating the future of humanity, or quietly wondering what it means to truly live, this will feel familiar a thoughtful, unsettling perspective.
Mark O’Connell, a keen observer and immersive journalist, ventures deep into the world of transhumanism, bringing a nuanced, empathetic, and often unsettling perspective to those who seek to redefine what it means to be human.