Transhumanism - Cyberpunk Part 9 Dictionary

Transhumanism in cyberpunk explores the desire to transcend human limits through technology. It raises questions about what happens when biology and machine merge, when identity stretches beyond the body, and when mortality itself becomes negotiable. From genetic engineering to cybernetic augmentation, transhumanist themes drive some of the most thought-provoking and unsettling visions in the genre. Within the wider scope of cyberpunk, transhumanism links directly with artificial intelligence, cybernetics, and virtual reality. It highlights both aspiration and danger, reflecting hopes for evolution as well as fears of exploitation and loss of humanity. By studying this theme, readers encounter the philosophical core of cyberpunk: the tension between progress and preservation, between empowerment and dehumanization. This dictionary collects the terminology of transhumanism in cyberpunk into clear and organized entries. It includes terms related to post-human identity, genetic modification, neural augmentation, immortality projects, and cultural philosophies of enhancement. Each entry provides depth and context, offering support for students, guidance for educators, and a dependable reference for writers and researchers. The dictionary format strengthens study by presenting terms step by step, making complex concepts accessible while showing how they interconnect. Readers gain fluency in the language of transhumanism and a deeper appreciation for its role in cyberpunk storytelling. With its focus on evolution, ethics, and the future of humanity, this volume equips learners to engage with one of the genre's most ambitious and enduring themes. Transhumanism - Philosophical Themes, Evolution and Ethics - Transhumanism examines the pursuit of human transcendence through technology and scientific advancement. It questions whether evolution through artificial means can preserve the essence of humanity. Those who chase enhancement risk severing ties to emotion, culture, or mortality. The theme becomes a mirror to ambition itself—how far progress should reach before it ceases to be human.