Enhancement
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Truly Human Enhancement
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Author : Nicholas Agar
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2013-12-13
Truly Human Enhancement written by Nicholas Agar and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-13 with Philosophy categories.
A nuanced discussion of human enhancement that argues for enhancement that does not significantly exceed what is currently possible for human beings. The transformative potential of genetic and cybernetic technologies to enhance human capabilities is most often either rejected on moral and prudential grounds or hailed as the future salvation of humanity. In this book, Nicholas Agar offers a more nuanced view, making a case for moderate human enhancement—improvements to attributes and abilities that do not significantly exceed what is currently possible for human beings. He argues against radical human enhancement, or improvements that greatly exceed current human capabilities. Agar explores notions of transformative change and motives for human enhancement; distinguishes between the instrumental and intrinsic value of enhancements; argues that too much enhancement undermines human identity; considers the possibility of cognitively enhanced scientists; and argues against radical life extension. Making the case for moderate enhancement, Agar argues that many objections to enhancement are better understood as directed at the degree of enhancement rather than enhancement itself. Moderate human enhancement meets the requirement of truly human enhancement. By radically enhancing human cognitive capabilities, by contrast, we may inadvertently create beings (“post-persons”) with moral status higher than that of persons. If we create beings more entitled to benefits and protections against harms than persons, Agar writes, this will be bad news for the unenhanced. Moderate human enhancement offers a more appealing vision of the future and of our relationship to technology.
Elsi In Human Enhancement What Distinguishes It From Therapy
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Author : Dov Greenbaum
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2020-12-15
Elsi In Human Enhancement What Distinguishes It From Therapy written by Dov Greenbaum and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-15 with Science categories.
This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.
Speech Enhancement
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Author : Shoji Makino
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2005-03-17
Speech Enhancement written by Shoji Makino and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-17 with Computers categories.
We live in a noisy world! In all applications (telecommunications, hands-free communications, recording, human-machine interfaces, etc) that require at least one microphone, the signal of interest is usually contaminated by noise and reverberation. As a result, the microphone signal has to be "cleaned" with digital signal processing tools before it is played out, transmitted, or stored. This book is about speech enhancement. Different well-known and state-of-the-art methods for noise reduction, with one or multiple microphones, are discussed. By speech enhancement, we mean not only noise reduction but also dereverberation and separation of independent signals. These topics are also covered in this book. However, the general emphasis is on noise reduction because of the large number of applications that can benefit from this technology. The goal of this book is to provide a strong reference for researchers, engineers, and graduate students who are interested in the problem of signal and speech enhancement. To do so, we invited well-known experts to contribute chapters covering the state of the art in this focused field.
Human Enhancement
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Author : Julian Savulescu
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2009-01-22
Human Enhancement written by Julian Savulescu and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-22 with Philosophy categories.
To what extent should we use technology to try to make better human beings? Because of the remarkable advances in biomedical science, we must now find an answer to this question. Human enhancement aims to increase human capacities above normal levels. Many forms of human enhancement are already in use. Many students and academics take cognition enhancing drugs to get a competitive edge. Some top athletes boost their performance with legal and illegal substances. Many an office worker begins each day with a dose of caffeine. This is only the beginning. As science and technology advance further, it will become increasingly possible to enhance basic human capacities to increase or modulate cognition, mood, personality, and physical performance, and to control the biological processes underlying normal aging. Some have suggested that such advances would take us beyond the bounds of human nature. These trends, and these dramatic prospects, raise profound ethical questions. They have generated intense public debate and have become a central topic of discussion within practical ethics. Should we side with bioconservatives, and forgo the use of any biomedical interventions aimed at enhancing human capacities? Should we side with transhumanists and embrace the new opportunities? Or should we perhaps plot some middle course? Human Enhancement presents the latest moves in this crucial debate: original contributions from many of the world's leading ethicists and moral thinkers, representing a wide range of perspectives, advocates and sceptics, enthusiasts and moderates. These are the arguments that will determine how humanity develops in the near future.
Anatomy Lip Enhancement
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Author : NABILA AZIB, MD
language : en
Publisher: E2c
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Anatomy Lip Enhancement written by NABILA AZIB, MD and has been published by E2c this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Our 360 degrees approach to lip enhancement Due to their complexity, the structure and function of the orbicularis oris muscle particularly caught our attention. This unusual circular muscle around the buccal opening, which is not attached to any bone, consists of intertwined fibres that simultaneously act as a dilator and a sphincter. Moreover, the peripheral fibres of this muscle are interlaced with the peribuccal muscles enabling the infinite variations of facial expressiveness. It is essential to understand all of these elements so that they are rigorously safeguarded when undergoing the various type of treatment we can offer. The second common thread in our book is based on highly practical aspects of the various procedures being proposed. From working environment and preparation of the equipment through well whether anaesthesia is indicated and what operating technique is recommended, the contributors have described their personal technical preferences in a context of consistency in this collective effort. Thus we have addressed lip rejuvenation and augmentation with the same balance. Although most of the authors routinely use hyaluronic acid in the course of treatment, it seems to us indispensable to pay special attention to techniques based on the grafting of adipose tissue. The use of adipose tissue, which demands mastery of surgical techniques, has shown itself to be efficient and holds yet more potential in many applications because of the way in which this type of tissue develops in situ after fat grafting. Physicians and surgeons involved in the lip enhancement are working to the same end. We should know all about the sites where we make our injections and to need to analyse with rigour the objective established together with the patient. We all have to take into account the natural balance of the various volumes when remodelling lips to ensure a pretty smile that brings pleasure all around. In this, as in other areas, modesty and caution are the watchwords. In writing and publishing this work Expert 2 Expert attempts to build a bridge between the anatomical knowledge essential to our praxis and the routine practice of lip enhancement procedures. Philippe Garcia, MD
Digital Image Enhancement And Reconstruction
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Author : Shyam Singh Rajput
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2022-10-06
Digital Image Enhancement And Reconstruction written by Shyam Singh Rajput and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-06 with Computers categories.
Digital Image Enhancement and Reconstruction: Techniques and Applications explores different concepts and techniques used for the enhancement as well as reconstruction of low-quality images. Most real-life applications require good quality images to gain maximum performance, however, the quality of the images captured in real-world scenarios is often very unsatisfactory. Most commonly, images are noisy, blurry, hazy, tiny, and hence need to pass through image enhancement and/or reconstruction algorithms before they can be processed by image analysis applications. This book comprehensively explores application-specific enhancement and reconstruction techniques including satellite image enhancement, face hallucination, low-resolution face recognition, medical image enhancement and reconstruction, reconstruction of underwater images, text image enhancement, biometrics, etc. Chapters will present a detailed discussion of the challenges faced in handling each particular kind of image, analysis of the best available solutions, and an exploration of applications and future directions. The book provides readers with a deep dive into denoising, dehazing, super-resolution, and use of soft computing across a range of engineering applications. Presents comprehensive coverage of digital image enhancement and reconstruction techniques Explores applications across range of fields, including intelligent surveillance systems, human-computer interaction, healthcare, agriculture, biometrics, modelling Explores different challenges and issues related to the implementation of various techniques for different types of images, including denoising, dehazing, super-resolution, and use of soft computing
Inquiring Into Animal Enhancement
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Author : Simone Bateman
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-08-30
Inquiring Into Animal Enhancement written by Simone Bateman and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-30 with Social Science categories.
This book explores issues raised by past and present practices of animal enhancement in terms of their means and their goals, clarifies conceptual issues and identifies lessons that can be learned about enhancement practices, as they concern both animals and humans.
Religion And Human Enhancement
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Author : Tracy J. Trothen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-09-17
Religion And Human Enhancement written by Tracy J. Trothen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-17 with Social Science categories.
This collection vigorously addresses the religious implications of extreme human enhancement technology. Topics covered include cutting edge themes, such as moral enhancement, common ground to both transhumanism and religion, the meaning of death, desire and transcendence, and virtue ethics. Radical enhancement programs, advocated by transhumanists, could arguably have a more profound impact than any other development in human history. Reflecting a range of opinion about the desirability of extreme enhancement, leading scholars in the field join with emerging scholars to foster enhanced conversation on these topics.
Contemporary Guide To Aesthetic Enhancement
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Author : Marian Cantisano-Zilkha
language : en
Publisher: Handbooks in Health Care
Release Date : 2014-05-14
Contemporary Guide To Aesthetic Enhancement written by Marian Cantisano-Zilkha and has been published by Handbooks in Health Care this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-14 with Surgery, Plastic categories.
Body Enhancement Products
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Author : Thomas M. Santella
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Body Enhancement Products written by Thomas M. Santella and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Anabolic steroids categories.
Examines the history of body enhancement products, the different types and their effects on the body, nutritional supplements, drug testing, teenage trends and attitudes, ethics, the law and more.