„The book, with the exceptions mentioned, may be read bynearly anyone. It is a simple and straight way to make oneself anidea about a movement it is now impossible not toknow.“ (Metapsychology, 19 November 2013)
„Edited by the internationally acclaimed founders of thephilosophy and social movement of transhumanism, TheTranshumanist Reader is an indispensable guide to our currentstate of knowledge of the quest to expand the frontiers of humannature.“ (LIS Trends, 8 March 2013)
Review appeared in TheGuardian 1st July 2013"We are in the process of upgrading the human species, so wemight as well do it with deliberation and foresight. A good firststep is this book, which collects the smartest thinking availableconcerning the inevitable conflicts, challenges and opportunitiesarising as we re-invent ourselves. It's a core text for anyonemaking the future.„
--Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick for Wired
“Transhumanism has moved from a fringe concern to amainstream academic movement with real intellectual credibility. This is a great taster of some of the best emerging work. In thelast 10 years, transhumanism has spread not as a religion but as acreative rational endeavor.„
--Julian Savulescu, Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics, University of Oxford
“The Transhumanist Reader is an important, provocativecompendium critically exploring the history, philosophy, and ethicsof transhumanism. The contributors anticipate crucial biopolitical, ecological and planetary implications of a radicallytechnologically enhanced population.„
--Edward Keller, Director, Center for Transformative Media, Parsons The New School for Design
“This important book contains essays by many of thetop thinkers in the field of transhumanism. It's amust-read for anyone interested in the future ofhumankind."
--Sonia Arrison, Best-selling author of 100 Plus: HowThe Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything