Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"Transhumanism is the idea that humans can be in control of their own evolution. Yes, we have the power to take ourselves the next level of existence in both the mental and physical realm." — Henry Zebrowski
"His actual statement was with this experiment, we can kill God. And I'll put a fuck at. Just one of the violent chips come by by Jesus. That's all it took." — Marcus Parks (referring to Ilya Ivanov's motivations)
"The transhumanist Trojan horse we enter the decidedly occult precincts of eugenics minded global elite bloodlines and secret societies that have sought for millennia the technology by which to turn the human masses into symbiocenthetic biology, golems or humunculi from the magic human head brain and second brain to the genetics of the recently bold. COVID-19 occult assault on the human genome. The intent being to replace the natural human body and brain protein carbon with the nanoparticle silicon polymer graphene based brain computer interface." — Elana Freeland (quoted by Henry Zebrowski)
The episode begins by defining transhumanism as the concept of humans taking control of their own evolution through mental and physical enhancement. It touches on both technological and biological approaches, with a particular emphasis on historical attempts at biological integration. The discussion then pivots to the early 20th century, focusing on Soviet scientist Ilya Ivanov's controversial experiments aimed at creating human-chimpanzee hybrids, driven by a complex mix of scientific curiosity, political agenda, and a desire to challenge religious doctrine.
The narrative explores the failures and ethical quandaries of Ivanov's research, including the fate of the animals involved and the potential propaganda surrounding the project. The conversation touches on the notion of "human Zs" and the scientific and societal implications of such experiments. The episode also briefly examines other figures and theories related to transhumanism, including the case of a performing chimpanzee named Oliver, who exhibited human-like traits, and conspiracy theories surrounding geoengineering and technological control, as espoused by Elana Freeland.
The hosts acknowledge the speculative and often unsettling nature of transhumanist concepts, concluding that this is merely the first part of a larger exploration into the subject. They highlight the ongoing debates and concerns surrounding human enhancement, the potential for misuse of technology, and the blurred lines between scientific advancement and dystopian speculation.