We have never been human : or why we have always been something else / Juan de Dios Vázquez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vázquez, Juan de Dios, 1974- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial intelligence--Philosophy.

Artificial intelligence.

Technology and civilization.

Transhumanism.

Human beings--Effect of technological innovations on.

Human beings.

Physical Description:

ix, 203 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.

Summary:

"We Have Never Been Human boldly reimagines what it means to be human, challenging the traditional notions that bind our identity to biology and culture. From ancient mythologies to modern technologies, this book reveals a dynamic, ever-evolving human identity shaped by external forces and technological advancements. Blending insights from philosophy, technology studies, anthropology, and cultural critique, We Have Never Been Human offers an interdisciplinary exploration of our constructed identities and what they portend for the future of society. It raises essential questions: How has technology reshaped our self-perception? Are humans fixed beings, or are we endlessly evolving? What ethical, social, and political challenges arise as we integrate with intelligent machines? This book is a compelling read for those intrigued by the intersection of humanity and technology, offering profound insights into the essence of what it means to be human-or perhaps, what it means to evolve beyond the human"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The human blueprint

Of flesh and faith

Humans gone wild

The chronicles of cyborg

Humanity 2.0

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto

Beyond IQ

Weapons of math destruction

Humanity in the age of the algorithm

The byte of the Earth

Epilogue. Control+Alt+TheEnd.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Vázquez, Juan de Dios, 1974- We have never been human

ISBN:

9781041036739

1041036736

9781041036708

1041036701

OCLC:

1496475998

Publisher Number:

90102144103