Редактирование: Transhumanist Declaration (раздел)

== Versions ==
=== Latest 2009 version (wikified) ===
The latest version on the new Humanity+ site:<ref>http://humanityplus.org/philosophy/transhumanist-declaration/</ref>
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1. Humanity stands to be profoundly affected by science and technology in the future. We envision the possibility of broadening human potential by overcoming [[Senescence|aging]], cognitive shortcomings, [[abolitionism|involuntary suffering]], and our [[space exploration|confinement to planet Earth]].

2. We believe that humanity’s potential is still mostly unrealized. There are possible scenarios that lead to wonderful and exceedingly worthwhile enhanced human conditions.

3. We recognize that humanity faces [[existential risk|serious risks]], especially from the [[dystopian transhumanism|misuse of new technologies]]. There are possible realistic scenarios that lead to the loss of most, or even all, of what we hold valuable. Some of these scenarios are drastic, others are subtle. Although all progress is change, not all change is progress.

4. Research effort needs to be invested into understanding these prospects. We need to carefully deliberate how best to reduce risks and expedite beneficial applications. We also need forums where people can constructively discuss what should be done, and a social order where responsible decisions can be implemented.

5. Reduction of [[existential risk]]s, and development of means for the preservation of life and health, the [[abolitionism|alleviation of grave suffering]], and the improvement of human foresight and wisdom should be pursued as urgent priorities, and heavily funded.

6. Policy making ought to be guided by responsible and inclusive moral vision, taking seriously both opportunities and risks, [[liberal transhumanism|respecting autonomy and individual rights]], and showing solidarity with and concern for the interests and dignity of all people around the globe. We must also consider our moral responsibilities towards generations that will exist in the future.

7. We advocate the well-being of [[sentient rights|all sentience]], including humans, non-human animals, and any future [[AI|artificial intellects]], modified life forms, or other intelligences to which technological and scientific advance may give rise.

8. We favour allowing individuals wide personal choice over how they enable their lives. This includes use of techniques that may be developed to assist memory, concentration, and mental energy; [[life extension]] therapies; [[reproductive rights|reproductive choice technologies]]; [[cryonics]] procedures; and many other possible human modification and enhancement technologies.
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=== 2002 version ===
The last version hosted on the old WTA site:<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20090512213327/http://transhumanism.org/index.php/WTA/declaration</ref>
<blockquote>(1) Humanity will be radically changed by technology in the future. We foresee the feasibility of redesigning the human condition, including such parameters as the inevitability of aging, limitations on human and artificial intellects, unchosen psychology, suffering, and our confinement to the planet earth.

(2) Systematic research should be put into understanding these coming developments and their long-term consequences.

(3) Transhumanists think that by being generally open and embracing of new technology we have a better chance of turning it to our advantage than if we try to ban or prohibit it.

(4) Transhumanists advocate the moral right for those who so wish to use technology to extend their mental and physical (including reproductive) capacities and to improve their control over their own lives. We seek personal growth beyond our current biological limitations.

(5) In planning for the future, it is mandatory to take into account the prospect of dramatic progress in technological capabilities. It would be tragic if the potential benefits failed to materialize because of technophobia and unnecessary prohibitions. On the other hand, it would also be tragic if intelligent life went extinct because of some disaster or war involving advanced technologies.

(6) We need to create forums where people can rationally debate what needs to be done, and a social order where responsible decisions can be implemented.

(7) Transhumanism advocates the well- being of all sentience (whether in artificial intellects, humans, posthumans, or non- human animals) and encompasses many principles of modern humanism. Transhumanism does not support any particular party, politician or political platform. </blockquote>

This version carries the explanatory note:

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''The Declaration was modified and re-adopted by vote of the WTA membership on March 4, 2002, and December 1, 2002.''
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Note that the changes from the 1998 version (below) are relatively few.

=== July 1998 version (2.4) ===
This is the earliest known published version of the document.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19980702105748/http://www.transhumanism.com/declaration.htm</ref>
<blockquote>(1) Humanity will be radically changed by technology in the future. We foresee the feasibility of redesigning the human condition, including such parameters as the inevitability of ageing, limitations on human and artificial intellects, unchosen psychology, suffering, and our confinement to the planet earth.

(2) Systematic research should be put into understanding these coming developments and their long-term consequences.

(3) Transhumanists think that by being generally open and embracing of new technology we have a better chance of turning it to our advantage than if we try to ban or prohibit it.

(4) Transhumanists advocate the moral right for those who so wish to use technology to extend their mental and physical capacities and to improve their control over their own lives. We seek personal growth beyond our current biological limitations.

(5) In planning for the future, it is mandatory to take into account the prospect of dramatic technological progress. It would be tragic if the potential benefits failed to materialize because of ill-motivated technophobia and unnecessary prohibitions. On the other hand, it would also be tragic if intelligent life went extinct because of some disaster or war involving advanced technologies.

(6) We need to create forums where people can rationally debate what needs to be done, and a social order where responsible decisions can be implemented.

(7) Transhumanism advocates the well-being of all sentience (whether in artificial intellects, humans, non-human animals, or possible extraterrestrial species) and encompasses many principles of modern secular humanism. Transhumanism does not support any particular party, politician or political platform.</blockquote>

=== March 1998 version (2.1) ===
This version, named "Transhumanist Principles 2.1", was published for comment on the EXI mailing list on 27 Mar 1998 by Nick Bostrom.<ref>http://diyhpl.us/~bryan/irc/extropians/www.lucifer.com/exi-lists/extropians.1Q98/3192.html</ref>

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Hello everybody! On the WTA action list we have been discussing an updated formulation of a set of transhumanist principles. The latest version is as follows. Comments and suggestions are welcome...

(1) Humanity will be radically changed by technology in the future. We foresee the feasibility of redesigning the human condition, including such parameters as the inevitability of ageing, limitations on human and artificial intellects, unchosen psychology, suffering, and our confinement to the planet earth.

(2) Serious effort should put into understanding these coming developments and their long-term consequences.

(3) Transhumanists believe that by being generally open and embracing of new technology we have a better chance of turning it to our advantage than if we try to ban or prohibit it.

(4) Transhumanists advocate the moral right for those who so wish to use technology to extend their mental and physical capacities and to improve their control over nature. We seek personal growth beyond our current biological limitations.

(5) In planning for the future, it is mandatory to take into account the prospect of dramatic technological progress. It would be tragic if the enormous potential benefits failed to materialize because of ill-motivated technophobia and unnecessary prohibitions. On the other hand, it would also be tragic if intelligent life went extinct because of some disaster or war involving advanced technologies.

(6) We need to create forums where people can rationally debate what needs to be done, and a social order where responsible decisions can be implemented.

(7) Transhumanists support scientific humanism. Though as a matter of fact most transhumanists believe in individual freedom, transhumanism in itself is politically neutral.

The following people have contributed comments: Doug Bailey, Anders Sandberg, Gustavo Alves, Max More, Holger Wagner, Natasha More, Eugene Leitl, Doug Baily Jr., Berrie Staring, David Pearce, Bill Fantegrossi, den Otter, Ralf Fletcher
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