Directed evolution (transhumanism)

The term directed evolution is used chiefly within the transhumanist community to refer to the idea of applying the principles of directed evolution and experimental evolution to the control of human evolution. The concept has been described as the Holy Grail of transhumanism. Oxford philosopher Julian Savulescu wrote:Humanity until this point has been a story of evolution for the survival [of] genes [...] Now we are entering a new phase of human evolution—evolution under reason—where human beings are masters of their destiny. Power has been transferred from nature to science. In a similar spirit, UCLA biophysicist and entrepreneur Gregory Stock – otherwise known for his best-selling books, some of which are expansive arguments in favor of a new, liberal eugenics – notes:Humanity is leaving its childhood and moving into its adolescence as its powers infuse into realms hitherto beyond our reach. Riccardo Campa of the IEET wrote that "self-directed evolution" can be coupled with many different political, philosophical, and religious views.. As such, it is comparable to techno-progressivism.