RSA, London 2007, Dember.

1. Boundaries to human enhancement RSA

2. J u s t i f y i n g H u m a n E n h a n c e m e n t The Accumulation of Biocultural Capital

3. Cyborg manifesto Genderless society Companion species “ right to modify oneself according to one’s desires” “ transhumanism…world’s most dangerous idea” Donna Haraway Life’ becomes ‘enterprised’, flowing through the multinational channels of capital in which species acquire the status of brand names Anders Sandberg Morphological freedom Francis Fukuyama Inevitable commercialization of human enhancement

4. 2 visions need vs. lifestyle Rationalizing medicine & slippery slope Proper goals of medicine Limited resources Therapy vs enhancement Alleviation of suffering Provision of additional happiness Pre-symptomatic intervention Therapeutic intevention in absence of illness/suffering Health span vs. lifespan Promoting former lead to promoting latter Medical intervention Always making well for something.

5. T h e W a y F o r w a r d The Accumulation of Biocultural Capital

6. The Accumulation of Biocultural Capital Robert Nozick “ Genetic Supermarket” Pierre Bourdieu The unfinished body Enhancement as a culturally specific form of taste John Stuart Mill Liberty, except where harm to others

7. The Accumulation of Biocultural Capital

8. The Accumulation of Biocultural Capital Justifying Human Enhancement: By Andy Miah University of the West of Scotland www.andymiah.net [email_address]

9. Boundaries to human enhancement RSA