Transhumanism and the Utopia of Immortality: A Reality or an Illusion?

Abstract

Transhumanism, as both a scientific and philosophical movement, aspires to realize a long-standing human ambition: the achievement of immortality or, at the very least, an extended human lifespan marked by perfect health, amortality; that is, a radical extension of human life free from disease and deficiencies. Advocates of this movement promote the use of biotechnologies and advanced technologies to enhance human physical and cognitive capacities. They argue that certain aspects of the human condition, such as disability, pain, aging, and death, are undesirable. Moreover, they consider immortality a fundamental right for both individuals and society in an era where technology and humanity are increasingly intertwined. This article aims to examine whether human immortality is a feasible reality or merely an illusion driven by economic profit motives. To explore this paradox, we employ an analytical approach, as it is the most suitable method for presenting our perspective. Our findings ultimately affirm the impossibility of achieving the illusion of immortality, as it remains an unrealistic mirage that threatens to dismantle the essence of human existence and could turn life into an unbearable ordeal.