Spiritual Machines: Transhumanism and Religion

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Spiritual Machines: Transhumanism and Religion

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Aug 31, 2018

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Ever since early scientists began experimenting with immortality elixirs in the middle ages, religion has been influencing transhumanism. Now, we’re beginning to see transhumanism influencing religion.

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Aug 31, 2018

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Spiritual Machines: Transhumanism and Religion

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