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Welcome to “Prosthetic Gods,” the podcast where bioethicist James Hughes and philosopher Nir Eisikovits engage in spirited debates on the ethics and politics of emerging technologies. Hughes, a pro-technology transhumanist, and Eisikovits, with his Luddite stance, explore topics from brain-computer interfaces to artificial intelligence. Tune in and explore the promise and perils of technological advancements with us!
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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
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
The Machine Stops - E. M. Forster, 1909
As always, listeners can contact us at prostheticgods@gmail.com with questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics.
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