Transhumanism: Will humans evolve to something smarter? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 20 - BBC Ideas – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.The A to Z of -isms
2.
3.Most of us would consider the end of the human race as a
4.There are some however who would not only rejoice at it but want to hasten the day it arrives
5.Transhumanists look forward to a future in which Homo sapiens is by a better, smarter, fitter model - humanity 2.0
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
improving
A2To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
Example:
"Improving humanity through science and technology"
technology
B1The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.
Example:
"Improving humanity through science and technology"
believes
A2To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)
Example:
"believes we are approaching what he calls "the singularity" -"
transhumanism
B2A philosophy favouring the use of science and technology, especially neurotechnology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, to overcome human limitations and improve the human condition.
Example:
"transhumanism."
catastrophe
B1Any large and disastrous event of great significance
Example:
"Most of us would consider the end of the human race as a catastrophe."
superseded
A2To take the place of.
Example:
"is superseded by a better, smarter, fitter model -"
improvement
B2The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering
Example:
"Humans are in dire need of improvement."
environment
B1The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.
Example:
"Any species that causes huge damage to our environment,"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| improving | A2 | To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something). |
| technology | B1 | The organization of knowledge for practical purposes. |
| believes | A2 | To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing) |
| transhumanism | B2 | A philosophy favouring the use of science and technology, especially neurotechnology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, to overcome human limitations and improve the human condition. |
| catastrophe | B1 | Any large and disastrous event of great significance |
| superseded | A2 | To take the place of. |
| improvement | B2 | The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering |
| environment | B1 | The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest. |
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