post-evolution and post-humanism
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Talk for Ignite San Diego Aug 12, 2009TRANSCRIPT
Post-evolution and post-humanism: how technology is affecting our genetics and evolution
Jun Yin
@junnibug
http://juny.in/
Point #1:
Our genetics are diversifying and keeping around “unfit” genes.
Point #1:
Our genetics are diversifying and keeping around “unfit” genes.
Technology
Intelligence
Thumbs
Memes/information
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Point #2:
Memes are a major component of our environment.
• Still Darwinian evolution, but we can control our environment
• Still Darwinian evolution, but we can control our environment
Point #3:
Still Darwinian evolution, but we can control our environment.
#1: Our genetics are diversifying and keeping around “unfit” genes
#2: Memes are a major component of our environment
#3: Still Darwinian evolution, but we can control our environment.
What technologies should we develop to change our environment?
Idea & design
Creation & utilization
Spread of ideas
Motivation
Intelligence
Thumbs
Memes/information
Money
Idea & design
Creation & utilization
Spread of ideas
Motivation
Intelligence
Thumbs
Memes/information
Money
The future of humanity is in your hands.
Jun Yin
@junnibug
http://juny.in/