Transhumanism - human upgrades such as artificial limbs or nanobots

[Maxime]

Transhumanism -- human upgrades such as artificial limbs or nanobots

Hi,

I'm a physics student (actually doing the third year of my bachelor degree ) in Canada and am wondering what field I should choose for my master and/or phd if I want to work in transhumanism.

By transhumanism, I mean working on human upgrades such as artificial limbs or nanobots.

I first thought of going in medical physics as the name gave me the wrong idea that it was the way to go if I wanted to work on both general medical-related issues and physics but then realized it was mostly related to cancer therapy and imaging. I am now considering biophysics, but am not sure if it is exactly what I want (being really interested in applications on the human body specifically, not some random cells to develop a new kind of shampoo). What do you think?

 

[R.Mesri]

I would really appreciate your help and advice! The best way to get into the field of Transhumanism is to combine your knowledge of physics with a deep understanding of biology and medicine. You can start by looking into biomedical engineering, which focuses on the use of engineering principles to solve biological and medical problems. If you are interested in robotics and artificial limbs, then a degree in mechanical engineering might be more suitable for you. You could also consider getting a degree in computer science, as this field has many applications in transhumanism. Additionally, nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field that could use your physics background. Finally, if you are interested in the ethical implications of transhumanism, then a degree in bioethics or philosophy could be helpful.