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Zoltan Istvan is the US Presidential candidate for the Transhumanist Party. Istvan’s stated aim is to "change the conversation" on transhumanism.  WATCH THE FULL EPISODE FOR FREE: https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/zoltan-istvan-transhumanist/   Transhumanism could be described as the use of technology to enhance human capabilities, both mental and physical.  As Istvan points out in this interview, the ultimate goal is transcending biological death.   For Istvan, transhumanism is simply the next step in human evolution. As you will see in this interview, Brian may disagree with him there! Istvan believes that if you have the chance to replace your fallible limbs with stronger and more effective technological alternatives, it’s a no brainer. If we are willing to take a jab for polio, to embrace medical science for every-day diseases, then the logic, for Istvan, is no different. In his words it’s ‘common sense’. So where’s the line? At what point does scientific and technological progress start to infringe