Transhumanism and bioethics in their application

Abstract

Introduction: Transhumanism is an ideology that has grown in importance in recent years since innovations in biotechnology have opened doors to carry out processes that help improve human beings and enhance physical and intellectual characteristics to reach perfection. Objective: The aim is to expose problems of a social and biological nature and describe how technological implementation and the different transformation processes can influence the conception of man or humanity. Methodology: This research approach is a narrative review that aims to collect and analyze the content of several literature sources, such as articles, journals, or online databases related to an anthropological vision of transhumanism and the factors that influence its application. Results: The views of various authors on what it means to be human and the possible social repercussions were contrasted, in addition to demonstrating that the implementation of technologies is a natural step in the evolution of humankind. Conclusion: The sources used during the study support the thought that technologies should be implemented to improve the quality and quantity of life; thus, having a solid moral basis for their application is fundamental to avoid undermining the integrity of those who undergo such procedures.