Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.31823/d.33.4.2
Transhumanist Scenarios of the (Post)Human Future. Qualitative Research from the Perspective of Social-Humanistic and Technical Experts in Croatia
Ivana Brstilo Lovrić
orcid.org/0000-0003-0969-7409
; Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
Josipa Blašković
orcid.org/0009-0005-7260-2427
Odilon-Gbènoukpo Singbo
orcid.org/0000-0002-2154-8935
; Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Through qualitative research involving individual interviews with 14 experts in social-humanities and technical fields in Croatia, this study investigates transhumanist scenarios for »enhancing« both indi-viduals and society, envisioning the emergence of a new posthuman future. It examines the concept of human enhancement through specific technological applications from physical, cognitive, and emotio-nal perspectives, as well as the potential for life extension. The findings reveal the positive implicati-ons of technology across various sectors, particularly in healthcare and therapeutic contexts. However, they also highlight significant risks associated with transhumanization, including human alienation, the transformation of identity, dependence on technology, and the deepening of social inequality. This research offers an interdisciplinary perspective on a relevant topic, encouraging (more) engaged academic and societal discussion on the motivations and consequences of transhumanist applications for humankind and social reality.
Keywords
dehumanization; religion; death; technology; posthuman; transhumanism; enhancement
Hrčak ID:
344153
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Publication date:
5.2.2026.
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