Buddhism and the Self

Episode 36 - Buddhism and the Self

This week on Prosthetic Gods, Nir is interrogating an essay by J. on Buddhism, enhancement, and the self. They discuss the appeal of Buddhism for teenage Hughes, and how Buddhism reconciles a radical deconstruction of the self with moral commitment and principles.

Show Notes:

Buddhism and Our Posthuman Future - J. Hughes

Cyborg Buddha - A conversation with transhumanist James Hughes

Personal Immortality in Transhumanism and Ancient Indian Philosophy - Adam Buben

Hume on personal identity 

The Machine Stops - E. M. Forster, 1909 

 

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