'I want to be a TV historian when I grow up!': On Being a Rewind Historian

Why I Want to Be a Posthuman When I Grow up 1. Setting the Stage

Extreme human enhancement could result in “posthuman” modes of being. After offering some definitions and conceptual clarification, I argue for two theses. First, some posthuman modes of being would be very worthwhile. Second, it could be very good for human beings to become posthuman. 1. Setting the stage The term “posthuman” has been used in very different senses by different authors. I am sy...

Why I Want to be a Posthuman When I Grow Up

Extreme human enhancement could result in “posthuman” modes of being. After offering some definitions and conceptual clarification, I argue for two theses. First, some posthuman modes of being would be very worthwhile. Second, it could be very good for human beings to become posthuman. 1. Setting the stage The term “posthuman” has been used in very different senses by different authors. I am sy...

Who do you want to be when you grow up?

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow up? Career Aspirations as a Marker for Adolescent Well-being.

OBJECTIVE "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a simple, commonly asked question that might provide insight into adolescent well-being. Career aspirations might reflect an adolescent's sense of identity, hope for the future, and self-efficacy, all of which are critical to identifying at-risk youth and intervening on risky behaviors. However, there are no studies on whether career aspir...

"I Won't Grow Up"