Introduction to the Special Issue

This issue is born out of a pressing realization: we are no longer on the brink of a transhumanist future – we are already living in it. Our contemporary epoch is characterized by rapid technological innovation and global interconnectedness, realities that are inseparable from the very fabric of modern society. In this context, transhumanist ideas have moved from the realm of speculative philosophy to a lived experience – a force that reshapes not only our technological landscape but also our cultural, ethical, and religious paradigms. The advancements in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and cognitive enhancement have ushered humanity into an era where the boundaries of what it means to be human are being redrawn.