Critique and Transcendence of Technology:A Marxist Examination of Human Enhancement through Technology——A Response to Steinhoff
The augmentation of technology by humans,a concept embraced by super humanists,asserts that advancing technology can lead to human freedom and liberation.James Steinhoff,on the other hand,urges an exploration of the philosophical connection between super humanism and Marxism,emphasizing the design of technology from a social structural perspective.In response,this paper undertakes a targeted and critical analysis of both perspectives through a Marxist lens with the aim of transcendence.Our approach involves a comprehensive examination of the root causes of social issues,such as the unequal distribution of resources and class differentiation resulting from human-enhanced technological development.We propose exploring these problems from the standpoint of institutional technology and humanity,offering corresponding suggestions.Our ultimate objective is to foster a socially friendly development,serving as a benchmark and guiding the positive evolution of human-enhanced technology,thereby truly enhancing human well-being.