Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”?
Transhumanism, seeking the enhancement of human features beyond the limitations of biology, has claimed a considerable space in contemporary culture. Thence extensive research aimed at the elimination of debilitating diseases, combatting the ageing processes and the attempts at augmenting human skil...
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| description | Transhumanism, seeking the enhancement of human features beyond the limitations of biology, has claimed a considerable space in contemporary culture. Thence extensive research aimed at the elimination of debilitating diseases, combatting the ageing processes and the attempts at augmenting human skills and reflexes through the use of genetic engineering and modern technologies. As such, transhumanism appears as an offshoot of posthumanism, coupled with a firm belief in the rightness of the creation of the perfect world, with no weakness, ugliness, vice or death. The paper “Ugly” or “Pretty”? Trahshumanism in Westerfeld’s Uglies series investigates the elements of transhumanist thought present in The Uglies cycle (2005-2007) by Scott Westerfeld. Although primarily critical of human enhancement, the author leaves space for doubt: the main heroine, Tally Youngblood, having become Special, with a modified body and a modified brain, never takes the cure for becoming “normal” again, although it backlashes on her ability to relate to others and to control her own behaviour. This example, and many others from the cycle, create an ambiguous picture of the place of “transhumans” in the society, provoking deep bioethical reflection on the things to come. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-54572f493a5c425c8378169e74f8a3f62022-12-22T02:09:30ZpolOśrodek Badawczy Facta FictaCreatio Fantastica2300-25142300-25142017-11-015614555Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”?Anna Bugajska0Wyższa Szkoła Europejska im. ks. Józefa TischneraTranshumanism, seeking the enhancement of human features beyond the limitations of biology, has claimed a considerable space in contemporary culture. Thence extensive research aimed at the elimination of debilitating diseases, combatting the ageing processes and the attempts at augmenting human skills and reflexes through the use of genetic engineering and modern technologies. As such, transhumanism appears as an offshoot of posthumanism, coupled with a firm belief in the rightness of the creation of the perfect world, with no weakness, ugliness, vice or death. The paper “Ugly” or “Pretty”? Trahshumanism in Westerfeld’s Uglies series investigates the elements of transhumanist thought present in The Uglies cycle (2005-2007) by Scott Westerfeld. Although primarily critical of human enhancement, the author leaves space for doubt: the main heroine, Tally Youngblood, having become Special, with a modified body and a modified brain, never takes the cure for becoming “normal” again, although it backlashes on her ability to relate to others and to control her own behaviour. This example, and many others from the cycle, create an ambiguous picture of the place of “transhumans” in the society, provoking deep bioethical reflection on the things to come.https://creatiofantastica.com/transhumanizm-wedlug-scotta-westerfelda-brzydki-czy-sliczny/transhumanismscott westerfieldutopiadystopiayoung adult dystopia |
| spellingShingle | Anna Bugajska Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”? Creatio Fantastica transhumanism scott westerfield utopia dystopia young adult dystopia |
| title | Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”? |
| title_full | Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”? |
| title_fullStr | Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”? |
| title_short | Transhumanizm według Scotta Westerfelda: „brzydki” czy „śliczny”? |
| title_sort | transhumanizm wedlug scotta westerfelda brzydki czy sliczny |
| topic | transhumanism scott westerfield utopia dystopia young adult dystopia |
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