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The concept of soldier enhancement often invokes images of
dystopian futures populated with dehumanized military personnel.
These futures serve as warnings in science fiction works, and yet
the enhancement of soldiers' combat capability is almost as old as
war itself. Today, soldier enhancement is the purpose of military
training and the application of innovative technologies, but when
does it begin to challenge individuals' very humanity? Bringing
together the work of a diverse group of practitioners and
academics, Transhumanizing War examines performance enhancement in
the military from a wide range of perspectives. The book builds on
two key premises: that rapid advances in science and technology are
outstripping governments' and military organizations' capacity to
adapt, and that this has put pressure on the connection between the
military and the public. The contributors to this collection
grapple with the implications of continued technological
advancement and the possibility that innovative solutions to
performance enhancement will risk further alienating the soldier
from society. Navigating the fine line between technological
promise and ethics, this volume presents a guide to responsible
implementation in Canada and abroad. Offering unique insights into
a debate on the bleeding edge of public discourse, Transhumanizing
War considers the best ways to improve combat effectiveness while
still preserving soldiers' humanity.
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