Pure Human

In an era when artificial intelligence could replace humans, an award-winning scientist offers a completely new perspective on what makes us human and an overview of the inherent abilities of our species There are rare moments in history when we make choices that irreversibly and forever change the world and our lives; we are living in one of them. Scientists, engineers and philosophers warn that without a radical shift in our thinking, we are on our way to becoming the last generation of “pure humans.” Within a generation, we will become a hybrid species with synthetic bodies, artificial intelligence and computer chips that determine how we think, love and adapt healthily to the conditions of an ever-changing world. In doing so, we will also lose our capacity for emotion, empathy, closeness and forgiveness - the very qualities we value and that make us human. The question we face is: do we love ourselves enough to preserve the gift of being human? Our answer is a consequence of the way we are taught to think. The book is a fascinating journey of self-discovery that will take us beyond conventional thinking when it comes to our origins, our limitations, and - most importantly - our abilities and the extraordinary potential they will make possible.