The Rise of Transhumanism: Do We Have the Wisdom to Not Forget What Makes Us Human? | Gregg Braden
New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden explains the bridge between science and spirituality and what it reveals about our true nature as humans. Gregg sets the stage by describing the most pressing issue we face as a species right now: the battle for our own humanity. He shares how the innovations in technology and movement towards transhumanism threatens to extinguish the beauty of what it means to be human before we even discover what that means. This conversation is an intriguing deep dive into that topic, revealing the danger of technology and the divine potential hidden in human DNA. Gregg also discusses his theory on the true origin of homo sapiens: from debunking the theory of evolution to discovering hidden ancient civilizations.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Reclaiming What It Means to be Human
Within a context of a divided world, Gregg Braden provides a spark of hope. Throughout this episode, his words point towards our inherent divinity as humans and how we can reclaim our power.
Our Inherent Divinity
The science shows that there is something magnificent within each one of us that makes us uniquely human. Gregg defines this as our divinity, which is responsible for creativity, imagination, and love.
The Threats We Face In Our Society
We are in trying times as a species: facing war, economic collapse, natural disasters, and harmful innovations. Gregg speaks on the alarming rise of transhumanism and the movement to replace our biology with technology. He describes this as one of the worst issues facing our planet today, because it compromises our connection to that divinity.
Embracing What It Means to be Human
In the context of the changing world, Gregg leaves on an empowering message asking us: Do we love ourselves enough to remember who we are? And reminding us that although the world may be tough, we ultimately decide what we become on the other side of these challenges.
