Transhumanism is a philosophical and intellectual movement that advocates the enhancement of the human condition by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies that can greatly enhance longevity, cognition, and well-being.
Julian Huxley, the biologist who popularised the term transhumanism in an influential 1957 essay
Ray Kurzweil believes that a countdown to when "human life will be irreversibly transformed" can be made through plotting major world events on a graph.
Neil Harbisson's antenna implant allows him to extend his senses beyond human perception.
In the U.S., the Amish are a religious group most known for their avoidance of certain modern technologies. Transhumanists draw a parallel by arguing that in the near-future there will probably be "humanish", people who choose to "stay human" by not adopting human enhancement technologies. They believe their choice must be respected and protected.
Emerging technologies are technologies whose development, practical applications, or both are still largely unrealized. These technologies are generally new but also include older technologies finding new applications. Emerging technologies are often perceived as capable of changing the status quo.
NASA Fuel cell stack Direct-methanol cell.
RFID Transceivers. Activates passive RFID chip.
Agri-robot farming. Cultivation 'bots and husbandry.
Atmo-vortex engines. Vortex generators
