"The Singularity [human-surpassing machine intelligence] is a frightening prospect for humanity. I assume that we will somehow dodge it or finesse it in reality. One way to do that is to warn about it early and begin to build in correctives." Stewart Brand
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Human Enhancement Technologies and Human Rights
May 26-28, 2006
Stanford University Law School, Stanford, California
Dr. Mellon has a Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Theological Seminary, a Master of Sacred Theology degree, and is a Doctor of Philosophy in Hermeneutics from Westminster Seminary. He is Director of Pastoral Care for the Frederick Mennonite Community
Christian Reflections on Radical Life Extension and Human Rights
Radical life extension is an idea that is being promoted by a number of scientists and philosophers and it may very well be the ultimate in human enhancement, supported by emerging new technologies, such as stem cell research and nanotechnology. Whereas some Christians may be both critical and skeptical of the approach, there is much to commend it. After all, the Bible upholds the sanctity of life, and supports human rights. What I think Christians are afraid of, however, is that technology will be employed without restraint and cause us to lose our ‘human dignity.’ This paper attempts to engage the issue of extending human life in a positive way, while taking a serious look at the promises and potential pitfalls.
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