About Peter Joosten MSc

Futurist, toekomst-onderzoeker en topspreker Peter Joosten MSc. geeft lezingen, webinars en workshops over de impact van technologie op de mens en maatschappij. Naast spreker is hij ook auteur van de boeken Biohacking en Supermens, podcastmaker en gastdocent bij de TU Eindhoven.

Human Enhancement Technologies: 7 Examples

Human enhancement technologies. What are examples of human enhancement technologies? What are future augment technologies? Incl. definition, benefits & risks Technology human enhancement Human Enhancement is about the use of science and technologies to upgrade, enhance and/or change human capabilities and functions. On my YouTube channel I made this video to explain this term, examples of technologies, and its implications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHHg3QF5oxo My video about human enhancement Human Enhancement Examples I describe the following methods and applications in this article, with ...

2023-03-23T13:29:28+02:00By |1 Comment

Human Enhancement Drugs. Examples (4x) & Effect

Human Enhancement Drugs. Definition and examples of performance and cognition Enhancing Drugs. Incl. 4 categories, risks & impact! Drugs for human enhancement Modifying your physical capabilities or enhancing your mood using pharmaceuticals no longer carries the social stigma that it used to. As scientist John Hoberman points out, we live in an era of 'lifestyle medicine', in which people feel empowered to change important aspects of themselves to better match their potential [link at the bottom]. According to him, this ...

2023-05-15T19:31:07+02:00By |0 Comments

Human Genetic Enhancement: Methods & Case studies

Human genetic engineering. CRISPR/cas9 DNA editing of humans. What is the current status? What are the benefits and risks? Including three case studies of DIY Human genetic enhancement and two documentary tips! By the way, I have written an extensive article about this topic: what is Human enhancement, and also about technologies (like drugs), ethics, and movies. Human Genetic Enhancement Genetic modification is a method that has increasingly been in the media in recent years. It is also known as genetic manipulation or genetic engineering. With CRISPR/cas9 ...

2022-11-09T17:51:07+02:00By |0 Comments

What is Neuralink? Brain chip by Elon Musk

What is Neuralink? Neuralink explained: chip, experiments in pig Gertrude and monkey. How Neuralink works & vision of Elon Musk (cyborgs). Elon Musk Neuralink Halfway 2017 Elon Musk came in the news with Neuralink for the first time. The company wants to expand the human intelligence with artificial intelligence by implanting a chip in the head. More specific: this company wants to be able to intervene on the neurons in the brain. I have structured this article as follows: Video: ...

2023-06-08T14:54:10+02:00By |0 Comments

Future of Humans: Evolution & New Race

Future humans: evolution. What is the future human species? How do we advance (using technology)? What is the future of the human body, humans and humanity? Future human evolution What will the humans of the future look like? Will we create and sculpt the ‘perfect’ human? In this article, I’ll zoom in on the future of humans – for instance by looking at different methods and techniques in the field of (biomedical) technology, the ethics behind them, and their impact. ...

2024-02-22T17:52:42+02:00By |5 Comments

Technology Ethics: Definition, Issues & Examples

Technology ethics. What is that? What kind of ethical dilemmas does technology bring about? How does technology influence our morals? What are some examples of this, what impact does it have on society, and what are the risks? By the way, I wrote a separate article about human enhancement ethics.And, also related: What is the impact of technology on society? Ethics of technology What is the ethics of technology? A lot of people talk about technology ethics, but what does ...

2023-06-08T15:24:04+02:00By |2 Comments

Top 10 predictions by a Technology Futurist

What are the predictions by a Technology Futurist? From AI and automation to the impact of these developments on businesses, healthcare, and governments. Including a list of 12 well-known futurists. What is a technology futurist? What is a technology futurist? What is the meaning of the word futurist? A futurist, just like a futurologist, thinks about the future: what are developments that will impact people, organizations, institutions, business, government and society. Futurists do this based on examination of trends they ...

2024-03-06T12:19:29+02:00By |1 Comment

Superhuman: Definition, Abilities & 5 Examples

Superhuman. What is the definition? What are superhuman abilities? What are 5 examples like genetics, implantable electronics and more. Including benefits, risks, impact & ethics! What is a Superhuman What is the superhuman? In previous articles that I’ve written, I’ve discussed closely-related concepts such as human enhancement, longevity and biohacking [link at the bottom]. In essence, it comes down to the following: it’s about using certain therapies or interventions in order to enhance the human body and the quality of ...

2022-12-21T15:02:03+02:00By |4 Comments

Anti-Aging: Research & Implications

Anti-aging. What can you do to reverse or slow down the aging process? Which 4 pills can be used to stop aging (such as FOXO4 peptide / Proxofim)? What are 5 ways to reverse the aging process (such as removing senescent cells)? What kind of implications could this have (4x)? All about the latest developments in anti-aging science! Anti-aging science What is ‘anti-aging science’? In the medical field, it’s the study of gerontology. This word has it roots in the ...

2022-12-21T15:04:28+02:00By |3 Comments
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