Before you read this article, take a moment and think about what it means to be human.  1. Define: Human. What are the qualities and attributes of a human being? (Not a trick question)  2. What do you think transhumanism means? Read this article: Transhumanism (Word) Transhumanism (PDF) 3. Who should get to shape the future? Why? 4. Would you want to 'transcend our current species"? (Personal response)  5. Is there a way to make transhumanism more equal? Or is it inherently unequal? Explain.  6. Do you agree with the author of the article that the good and bad parts of human beings are linked? Justify your response.  7. What transformations are required to make us no longer "human"?