Futurama Just Might Be the Best Argument Against Transhumanism [Video]

Look, I’m not going to pretend that I’m a font of knowledge when it comes to transhumanism. The idea’s a neat one though. In a nutshell, we’ll eventually reach a point where technology will supplant all our involuntary problems like aging. PBS Idea Channel, however, thinks that Futurama might perhaps be the best argument against transhumanism. Whether you agree or disagree, host Mike Rugnetta makes an interesting argument.

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