Opposition to transhumanism

The following is an original infographic from Deku-shrub attempting to illustrate the related streams of thought expressing opposition or scepticism toward transhumanist ideas.

Similarly to comparison of futurist related ideas and positions, holding any such position does not inherently mean opposing transhumanism, it is simply an overview into common positions used as a critique. Holding any such position does not prevent anyone identifying with the transhumanist movement, however holding such view are often indicative of distrust or apathy towards transhumanist ideas.

Comparison

Sources

• Technoconservatism
  • Amish
  • Critics of libertarianism
• Technoscepticism
  • Transhumanism as a religion
  • Where's my flying car?
• Technophobia
  • Conspiracy theories and transhumanism
• Bioconservatism
  • Anti self-ownership
• People who get computer security
• Critics of realistic dystopian scenarios
• Critics of technoprogressivism
• Critics of Silicon Valley
• Critics of techno-utopianism
• Reactionaries
• Neo-luddism
• Concern for dehumanization
• Opposition to genetic engineering
• Deathism
• Critics of life extension research
• Concern for overpopulation
• Yuck factor

See also

• Criticism of transhumanism
• Straw transhumanist