Science is developing more and more potential for human beings toenhance themselves. The pace of change is rapid, and some peopleare already warning that we are heading for a post-human futurepopulated by ever-lasting, self-sustaining intelligence systemsinto which the contents of a human mind have been poured... 
Is this true? In Enhancing Me, Pete Moore examines the ways inwhich technology can change our bodies, our brains, our emotions,and how long we live. He talks to people who have actually been'enhanced' to find out what it's like and how beneficial it is; andto the experts to find out what the future holds - including a lookat some of the more controversial, headline-grabbing claims. He also looks at what drives us to want to be 'superhuman', and theconsequences for the individual and society alike:
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<li>If you could live forever, would you want to?</li>
<li>If you could download your mind onto a computer, would youstill be you?</li>
<li>Should we insert chips into our children, so we can track wherethey are?</li>
<li>Should we force violent criminals to have mood-controllingbrain implants?</li>
<li>Would you want technology to improve your memory… or helpyou forget?</li>
</ul>
If you've ever wondered - or worried - about the pace at whichtechnology is progressing, then this book will give you aneye-opening glimpse of the future in this fascinating field.
About the author Pete Moore has been a freelance science writer since 1993, andspecialises in making 'academish' intelligible to people who onlyspeak English! He has received seven national awards for his work,and has appeared on radio and television on 50 different occasions,discussing his books and related news events. He is a publicspeaker and a member of Toastmasters International; as well as afellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a visiting lecturer in ethicsat Trinity College Bristol, and a course tutor on the ScienceCommunication MSc at the University of the West of England,Bristol.

Enhancing Me: The Hope and the Hype of Human Enhancement (Science Museum TechKnow Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Moore, Pete

Philosophy

wiley

The 17th Century Parisian doctor who made blood transfusion history... In 1667 a Parisian doctor by the name of Jean-Baptiste Denis performed an operation that had never previously been attempted - he transfused blood into another human being. This was the first attempt at a procedure that over subsequent centuries was to save the lives of thousands of people. But at the time Denis was nearly convicted of murder. The victim of Denis's experiment was a middle-aged man suffering from mad rages. Denis believed that by transfusing the blood of a calf into the man the man would assume the placid nature of the calf. The experiment appeared to work. The highly toxic blood made the man in question very ill and therefore very placid. It is now believed that the man was in fact suffering from syphilis, which induced his violent behaviour. The symptoms of the syphilis would also have been relieved by the high fever that the toxic blood would have induced. Encouraged by this apparent success, though unaware of the reasons for it, many other people attempted similar experiments. Eventually the man died and Denis was arrested for his murder. Further investigations revealed however that the man had not in fact died from the blood transfusion (although he certainly would have done so very shortly) but from cyanide placed in his food by his wife. Giving an insight into the first attempts at a procedure that has gone on to be developed for the benefit of humanity, and into the symbolism of blood throughout the history of medicine, Blood and Justice raises ethical issues that are as relevant today as they were at the time.

Blood and Justice: The 17 Century Parisian Doctor Who Made Blood Transfusion History

History

World

Blood and Justice - the Seventeenth Century Parisian Doctor Who Made Blood Transfusion History

John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

Being Me: What it Means to be Human

‘O brave new world, That has such people in’t!’ Shakespeare, The Tempest New scientific developments are changing the world, but whether the world of our children and grandchildren will be the hell of Huxley’s Brave New World or the sheltered paradise described by Shakespeare depends on how we choose to use these developments. That choice will frequently be driven by our appreciation of what human beings really are. In this thought-provoking book Pete Moore presents an antidote to the scientific reductionism that so frequently seeks to narrow any definition of our species by single features, such as our genes or the ability of our brains. This exploration of the nature of humanity reveals the rainbow spectrum that makes us who we are. Through discussions with individuals whose lives help us to focus on individual aspects of our make up, Moore explores the difficult issues that are facing us. This book provides a timely reminder that technology cannot be separated from its impact on real people and how their lives are changed for the better or worse. Medical developments offer tremendous opportunities for good, but if we lose sight of what it is to be human they also have the ability to be used for very dangerous, even evil purposes. We have a chance to influence this future. We should not ignore the challenge. DR PETE MOORE is a medical journalist and an official rapporteur at Windsor Castle and the House of Lords. He is the author of Blood and Justice (0470 848421, Hbk / 0470 84844 8 Pbk).

Who knew your athletic abilities could bring you success in business? Are you one of the 70% of Americans who played sports during high school or college? Are you looking for ways to take your skills and apply them to different fields in your life? Does success seem like an overreach because you don't have the knowledge or experience to become an entrepreneur?Using an "Athlete's Mindset" to become a business tycoon is something several people have done over the years. Think Michael Jordan, Tony Hawk, or Serena Williams. These incredible athletes have used their abilities to dominate other fields. Now, they are key players in the business field with brands, merchandise, and sponsorships all over the world.This is something you can do as well!With the right guidance and mentor, you have the power to apply your athlete mentality to tackle the competition! When you dive into the life of an entrepreneur, you will already have the drive, skills, and motivation to go all the way. You already have the personality to be a tough player, the teachings to play a fair game, and the thick skin to keep on fighting. All it takes is to step through the door! In Time to WIN Again, you will discover: ? How to become a winner by applying your set of skills to the business field.? Everything a potential entrepreneur needs to garner success.? Real-life experiences you can learn from a former athlete who has also achieved a "business trophy."? A detailed playbook which includes proven ways to improve your business skills and dive into the life of entrepreneurship.? How to identify up-and-coming talent and assemble a professional team that will help your business soar to new heights.? How to analyze and predict the strategies of your competitors so you are always ahead of the game.? How to ensure your team is highly trained, detailed, and fully capable.? How to be a leader (and not a "boss") so you can inspire and push your team to achieve their maximum potential.

Time To Win Again: 52 Takeaways From Team Sports To Ensure Your Business Success

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Integrity Square

Pregnancy-A Testing Time

Religion & Spirituality

Lion Pub

Genetic sciences are creating technologies that radically influence our understanding of life, death and what it is to be human. The current policy of letting the market set the pace according to popular demand sounds democratic, but one person's decision to implement an option all too often impinges on someone else's freedom. Without agreed boundaries there will be conflict. Just as a confusion of language caused the people to scatter from Babel, confusions of personal interest may cause a breakdown in society leading to genetic under-classes and discrimination.  In a thorough analysis of the ethical questions raised by the new technologies, Pete Moore sheds valuable light on this complex subject.

Babel's Shadow: Genetic Technologies in a Fracturing Society

Lion publishing Plc.

Genetic sciences are creating technologies that radically influence our understanding of life, death and what it is to be human. The current policy of letting the market set the pace according to popular demand sounds democratic, but one person's decision to implement an option all too often impinges on someone else's freedom. Without agreed boundaries there will be conflict. Just as a confusion of language caused the people to scatter from Babel, confusions of personal interest may cause a breakdown in society leading to genetic under-classes and discrimination. Genetic technologies could, in our time, become the equivalent of the biblical Tower of Babel, representing great human technological achievement that shows division and enmity. In a thorough analysis of the ethical questions raised by the new technologies, Pete Moore sheds valuable light on this complex subject.

Babel's Shadow: Genetic technologies in a fracturing society

Business Culture

Lion Hudson

Examines the threat of epidemics and pandemics in modern society, covering how they are spread, past and current treatment options, the impact of antibiotics, and a historical view of infectious disease.

Pandemic: The Terrifying Threat of the New Killer Plagues

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Citadel Pr

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