Ethical Issues in Transhumanism

2021 ◽  
pp. 122-139
Author(s):  
Faruk Karaman
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
The Other ◽  
Technological Determinism ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Philosophical Approach ◽  
Social Determinism ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The Right ◽  
Short Time

Transhumanism seems to be inevitable. There seems to be no way to stop the developments leading humanity to transhumanism. As Heidegger puts, technological determinism rules, rather than social determinism. In other words, the technology controls the society, not the other way around. Therefore, in a short time period, people will be forced to face the challenges of transhumanism. It is therefore the right time to prepare for those challenges before they became mainstream. Tomorrow, it will be too late. Academicians, educators, politicians, philosophers, intellectuals, psychologists … etc. all should concentrate on the issue. This chapter will try to answer such questions and many others. A philosophical approach is used. After all, ethics is a branch of philosophy. Since, this is a futuristic topic, it is hard to find first-hand data and conduct survey analysis etc. Therefore, this is a theoretical chapter.

Ethical Issues in Transhumanism

2019 ◽  
pp. 98-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faruk Karaman
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
The Other ◽  
Technological Determinism ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Philosophical Approach ◽  
Social Determinism ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The Right ◽  
Short Time

Transhumanism seems to be inevitable. There seems to be no way to stop the developments leading humanity to transhumanism. As Heidegger puts, technological determinism rules, rather than social determinism. In other words, the technology controls the society, not the other way around. Therefore, in a short time period, people will be forced to face the challenges of transhumanism. It is therefore the right time to prepare for those challenges before they became mainstream. Tomorrow, it will be too late. Academicians, educators, politicians, philosophers, intellectuals, psychologists … etc. all should concentrate on the issue. This chapter will try to answer such questions and many others. A philosophical approach is used. After all, ethics is a branch of philosophy. Since, this is a futuristic topic, it is hard to find first-hand data and conduct survey analysis etc. Therefore, this is a theoretical chapter.

Reality from Fantasy

2010 ◽  
pp. 291-310
Author(s):  
Stephen R. Balzac
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level ◽  
Short Time ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Live Action ◽  
Conflicting Goals ◽  
Personal Stake

A major difficulty with teaching ethics is that it is relatively easy for participants to state the “right” thing to do when they have no personal stake in the outcome. One way of dealing with this problem is to teach ethics through engrossing, immersive, predictive scenario games in which players are forced to deal with ethical issues as they arise, where they have a personal stake in the outcome, and where there is not always a clear right answer. Predictive scenario games are a form of serious live-action roleplaying in which participants take on the roles of people involved in complex situations. In these games, knowledge of the game world is distributed among the players through overlapping and conflicting goals, and in which ethical dilemmas emerge naturally, without fanfare, much as they would in the real world. There is a high level of tension between cooperation and competition among the players. This structure creates the opportunity for players to experience the consequences of their own judgment in realistic, ethically fraught situations, to receive feedback, and to engage in constructive discussion, within a relatively short time period.

scholarly journals Platypnoea–orthodeoxia syndrome induced by short-term weight loss: a case series

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yudai Tamura ◽  
Tomohiro Sakamoto
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Septal Defect ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Transoesophageal Echocardiography ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
The Right ◽  
Short Time

Abstract Background Platypnoea–orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is an uncommon condition characterized by dyspnoea and arterial desaturation in the standing or sitting position that improves in the supine position. Case summary We report two cases of POS caused by an atrial septal defect (ASD) and a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Both cases reported a recent decrease in body weight of more than 10 kg in a short time period. Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) with agitated saline bubble study revealed and a large amount of contrast bubble through the ASD (Patient 1) or the PFO (Patient 2) from the right atrium to the left atrium in the sitting position. Both patients were diagnosed by the finding of positional dyspnoea and the results of TOE using agitated saline bubble contrast. Discussion Taken together, their presentations suggest that weight loss in a short time period could be a pathogenic factor for POS.

MICROWAVE IRRADIATION ASSISTED GROWTH OF Cu, Ni, Co METALS AND/OR OXIDES NANOCLUSTERS AND THEIR CATALYTIC PERFORMANCE

NANO ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 07 (05) ◽  
pp. 1250034 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. A. FOUAD ◽  
M. S. EL-SHALL
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Irradiation ◽  
Chemical Reduction ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
The Other ◽  
High Catalytic Activity ◽  
Basic Solution ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Oxidation Reactions ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Short Time

Copper, nickel and cobalt metals and oxides needle-like shape nanoclusters have been synthesized successfully by chemical reduction in solution without using a surfactant. XRD analyses showed that copper and nickel metals could be synthesized in a short time period by a microwave irradiation (MWI) — assisted step wise reduction of metal ions in basic solution using hydrazine as a reducing agent whereas cobalt was mainly precipitated in the form of either hydroxide or oxide. TEM images showed that the size of needle-like shape nanoclusters varying from about 5 nm to few hundred nanometers length. On the other hand, copper and cobalt showed high catalytic activity toward CO oxidation than that of nickel. The mechanism of catalytic oxidation reactions over unsupported metals and oxides are also discussed.

Centroid Selection Process Using WCSS and Elbow Method for K-Mean Clustering Algorithm in Data Mining

2018 ◽  
pp. 190-195
Author(s):  
Amit Kuraria ◽  
Nitin Jharbade ◽  
Manish Soni
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Clustering Algorithm ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
The Other ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Social Event ◽  
Social Affair ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Short Time ◽  
The Way

Social event is an altered support approach went for family a business related to objects inside subsets yet bunches. The reason is among achievement on sexual acquaintance groups concurring with up to need entirety are acclaimed inside, obviously shockingly exceptional past each or every single other. In sound words, request in the change brush bear in emulate with remain especially close by then sort on conceivable, in light of the way that things into complete paint brush bear in likeness with condition as much particularly certified especially achievable abroad upon objects inside the irrelevant gatherings. Regardless, comparably appear on of bit flaws as respects mammoth K-recommends packaging tally. Agreeing underneath the technique, regardless, the tally is flimsy concerning thought near to picking starter Centroid yet trademark continue in execution including keep without condition got in any occasion related into result over between a while the total (the whole identified with squared blunders) when more inside the model.
In a short time period later wealth sythesis, into execution in congruity then together with embeddings the k-construes gathering issue, we dress creation a Centroid choice close kmean the use over WCSS, so masses along these lines inside secure calculation we consider inside family later on the trouble related after where a disgusting paint brush now you consider as pick a change mannequin inside remaining last thing concerning the other substance as to squared mix-ups astounding underneath reality including a done estimations objects. We drift inside the development shape concerning k-recommends estimation concerning remaining stop last thing extensive concerning foundation the stop quit result inside relationship inside similitude about social event is animated adjust than bunching together with the strong asset on constrain about the makes utilization of on essential K-surmises strategy run-on checks. We keep including energy worried as much is astounding accumulation concerning k-surmises run-on subordinate social affair estimation among result close by concurring after upon to need show collection joins theoretical guarantees factor on top agony tranter works out as intended.

scholarly journals Lessons learned from an entrepreneurial career in workforce learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Clark
Keyword(s):  
Full Text ◽  
Instructional Methods ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
The Other ◽  
Good Friend ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Getting Lost ◽  
Short Time

Excerpt: Life and TradeoffsWhen I returned from a three-week tour of Spain, a good friend asked: “How did you like traveling on a tour rather than on your own?” My response reflected one of my life’s lessons learned: “It was a tradeoff. From La Familia Sangrada to the local saffron farm, we were able to experience the unique wonders of Spain in a short time period. No waiting in line to get tickets. No getting lost. No unpleasant surprises. On the other hand, if you wanted to sleep in later or spend another day in a place you loved—too bad.” In short, like many of life’s decisions and paths, there were tradeoffs.Just as there is no one set of instructional methods that are universally effective for all learners in all contexts, likewise the paths I have taken are not necessarily routes and decisions that will work best for you. [Download the full-text and read more...]

scholarly journals The fate of works of monumental and decorative art of the soviet period: urgent issues of preservation and study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Марина Леонидовна Терехович
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
Street Art ◽  
Soviet Period ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Decorative Art ◽  
Political Preferences ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Heritage Protection ◽  
The Right ◽  
Short Time

Монументальнодекоративное искусство советского периода исчезающий вид. Помимо эстетических критериев и политических пристрастий на него влияет законодательство. За постсоветские годы уничтожены работы знаменитых художников. Отношение к произведению в городской среде зачастую неподобающее. Формально уавторов по закону есть право на защиту произведения. В отношении монументального искусства оно ограничено. Работы 19601980х годов по энергетике и оригинальности могут поспорить со стритартом. К ним начали проявлять интерес. Важный аспект взащите наследия вопросы атрибуции. Изучение практики, несмотря на малый срок давности, требует больших усилий изза отсутствия институции, где было бы зафиксировано созданное произведение. В этом контексте неоценимы труды В.П.Толстого. Monumental and decorative art of the Soviet period is vanishing. In addition to aesthetic criteria and political preferences, legislation makes an impact. In the postSoviet years, works of famous artists were destroyed. The attitude to works in the urban environment is often inappropriate. Formally, by law the authors have the right to protect their works. As for monumental art, it is limited. In terms of energy and distinction, works of the 1960s1980s can compete with street art. People start taking interest in them. Issues of attribution are important in the heritage protection. The study of practice, despite the short time period that passed, requires great efforts due to the absence of an institution that could keep records ofthe created.

World Economy: Prospects and Barriers for Recovery

2012 ◽  
pp. 61-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ershov
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Western World ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Market Segments ◽  
Junk Bonds ◽  
The Past ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The Us ◽  
Global Liquidity ◽  
Short Time

According to the latest forecasts, it will take 10 years for the world economy to get back to “decent shape”. Some more critical estimates suggest that the whole western world will have a “colossal mess” within the next 5–10 years. Regulators of some major countries significantly and over a short time‑period changed their forecasts for the worse which means that uncertainty in the outlook for the future persists. Indeed, the intensive anti‑crisis measures have reduced the severity of the past problems, however the problems themselves have not disappeared. Moreover, some of them have become more intense — the eurocrisis, excessive debts, global liquidity glut against the backdrop of its deficit in some of market segments. As was the case prior to the crisis, derivatives and high‑risk operations with “junk” bonds grow; budget problems — “fiscal cliff” in the US — and other problems worsen. All of the above forces the regulators to take unprecedented (in their scope and nature) steps. Will they be able to tackle the problems which emerge?

scholarly journals Political ideology and vaccination willingness: implications for policy design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Debus ◽  
Jale Tosun
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Political Ideology ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Individual Freedom ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Short Time

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments to impose major restrictions on individual freedom in order to stop the spread of the virus. With the successful development of a vaccine, these restrictions are likely to become obsolete—on the condition that people get vaccinated. However, parts of the population have reservations against vaccination. While this is not a recent phenomenon, it might prove a critical one in the context of current attempts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the task of designing policies suitable for attaining high levels of vaccination deserves enhanced attention. In this study, we use data from the Eurobarometer survey fielded in March 2019. They show that 39% of Europeans consider vaccines to cause the diseases which they should protect against, that 50% believe vaccines have serious side effects, that 32% think that vaccines weaken the immune system, and that 10% do not believe vaccines are tested rigorously before authorization. We find that—even when controlling for important individual-level factors—ideological extremism on both ends of the spectrum explains skepticism of vaccination. We conclude that policymakers must either politicize the issue or form broad alliances among parties and societal groups in order to increase trust in and public support for the vaccines in general and for vaccines against COVID-19 in particular, since the latter were developed in a very short time period and resulted—in particular in case of the AstraZeneca vaccine—in reservations because of the effectiveness and side effects of the new vaccines.

scholarly journals Estimation of three-dimensional crustal movements in the 2011 Tohoku-oki, Japan earthquake from TerraSAR-X intensity images

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. 7383-7408
Author(s):  
W. Liu ◽  
F. Yamazaki ◽  
M. Matsuoka ◽  
T. Nonaka ◽  
T. Sasagawa
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Sar Images ◽  
Crustal Movements ◽  
Surface Displacements ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Intensity Images ◽  
Short Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Gps Observations

Abstract. The Tohoku-Oki earthquake on 11 March 2011 caused significant widespread crustal movements. In a previous study, we proposed a method for capturing two-dimensional (2-D) surface displacements from a pair of pre- and post-event TerraSAR-X (TSX) intensity images. However, it is difficult to detect three-dimensional (3-D) displacements from one pair of TSX images. In this study, three pairs of pre- and post-event TSX images taken on different paths were used to estimate 3-D crustal movements. The relationship between the actual 3-D displacements and the converted 2-D movements in the SAR images was derived based on the observation model of a SAR sensor. The 3-D movements were then calculated from three sets of detected 2-D movements that occurred within a short time period. Compared with GPS observations, the proposed method was found to be capable of detecting the 3-D crustal movements with sub-pixel accuracy.

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