To Be a Machine: Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the Modest Problem of Death

by Mark O'Connell

Book Overview

"This gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians' pursuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters." --New York Times Book Review

Transhumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our biology--of our senses, intelligence, and lifespans--with technology. Its supporters have reached a critical mass and now include some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley and beyond, among them...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110191159X
• ISBN13: 9781101911594
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.9"