The Transhumanist Temptation: Hacking Humanity or Destroying It? | Grayson Quay

26/09/2025

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Grayson Quay joins Samantha Stephenson to expose the seductive logic of transhumanism—and the moral and spiritual cost of buying in. From AI and brain chips to synthetic immortality and gene editing, the push to “upgrade” the human experience promises power but may unravel what makes us human.This conversation cuts through the hype to reveal what’s really at stake. Is transhumanism a scientific breakthrough or a new form of worship? What happens when we lose our reverence for the body and our humility before its limits?Topics we cover: – Why transhumanism is less science, more spiritual counterfeit – The link between tech worship and ancient heresies – What the push to overcome nature reveals about modern despair – Whether enhancement is actually a form of self-erasureMentioned in this episode:The Transhumanist Temptation Grayson Quay on X Leave a Review + Share the ShowRate and review Brave New Us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend, patient group, or doctorKeep the conversation going at bravenewus.substack.comLeave a Review + Share the Show If this conversation opened your eyes to what stem cell therapy can do, please:Rate and review Brave New Us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend, patient group, or doctorKeep the conversation going at bravenewus.substack.com!Grab a copy of Samantha’s book Reclaiming Motherhood, a theology of the body for motherhood in an age of reproductive technologies.