The Future Of The Human Race: Transhumanism, Advanced Biohacking, Bionic Implants, Becoming Superhumans, And DIY Gene Editing — Peter Joosten | #030
Summary: Peter Joosten is a transhumanist, keynote speaker, and somewhat of a forward-thinking philosopher, as someone who discusses where our species may be heading in the not-too-distant-future. An expert on biohacking, quantified self, advances in health technology, and so much more, Peter shares information on his website Superhuman Talks (https://superhumantalks.com), and has said his goal is to eventually become a superhuman himself, with extreme advances in technology that are on the horizon. The topic of transhumanism is an interesting one, and something I've been pondering ever since I first played the PC game Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which is based around a hypothetical future timeline where there's become a growing divide in humanity between those who are cybernetically enhanced — or "upgraded" to be something beyond human — and tho, se who are not. And as this topic is something that our species may have to tackle over the next few decades, it's worthwhile discussing these concepts now while we still can. In one of my favourite recorded episodes to date, I discuss some incredibly crazy concepts, from humans replacing perfectly good parts of themselves with bionic implants, DIY gene editing that's currently going on around the world in people's kitchens, bedrooms, and basements, the first gene-edited children to be born, the ethics of humans becoming superhuman or immortal, experimenting with nootropics like psilocybin, LSD, and modafinil, and just about everything in between. We also discuss some of Peter's daily biohacking routines, his meditation practice, some supplements and nootropics that are in his current toolkit. Of special importance, I talk about my previous desire to replace and augment my own body with cybernetics when they become available, some of the challenges that may result from this, as well as what my current views on this are. After all, my body had been doing a fairly good job of keeping me alive so far, and maybe I've outgrown my Deus Ex fantasies — at least for now. All books that Peter mentions in this episode can be found below: DEEP WORK BOOK: https://amzn.to/2I1j8vf OUR GRANDCHILDREN REDESIGNED BOOK: https://amzn.to/2WvBmc4 BRAVE NEW WORLD BOOK: https://amzn.to/2UexG1d CONNECT Connect with Leon The Alchemist online for more intensive biohacking, longevity, and performance advice daily, with exclusive content you won't find anywhere else: INSTAGRAM: @LeonTheAlchemist | https://www.instagram.com/leonthealchemist TWITTER: @AlchemistLeon | https://twitter.com/alchemistleon LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/leonthealchemist WEBSITE: http://bioalchemy.co COURSE: http://bio.ax/ LEARN Want to take your biohacking skills to the next level? Wake up feeling better each and every day? Or as Dr Aubrey De Grey has suggested, see if you can implement some of the longevity biohacks that may see you living to 1,000 years or more with advancements in technology? Then my intensive biohacking course The Alchemist's Guide to Biohacking (http://bio.ax/) is something you should consider becoming a student of. Use the code "HALF" during the first month of this podcast being launched to get 50% off lifetime access, with all future updates. Check out this biohacking course at: http://bio.ax/ SUPPORT I spend a ton of time putting together this podcast, and would love your support. Whether as simple as reviewing this podcast, to checking out the products I recommend, or even becoming a student of my intensive biohacking course "The Alchemist's Guide To Biohacking", I appreciate every human who supports me, however large or small the action. ITUNES: https://apple.co/2GQnXH2 SUB ON GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2SbvJ05 BIOHACKING COURSE: http://bio.ax/
