Human enhancements can cover a wide range of capabilities, from increased strength, endurance, and speed to enhanced memory, focus, and emotional control. They may also extend to more sophisticated modifications such as the integration of digital interfaces directly with the human brain, allowing for direct communication with computers and other digital devices, or the augmentation of sensory perceptions; for example, seeing a broader spectrum of light or hearing beyond the normal range.

With this as context, the question we are addressing in this episode of the Informed Choices podcast by Steve Wells is, “What might a day in the life of an enhanced human in 2050 be like?”. To explore this fascinating question, the episode welcomes the podcast futurist and keynote speaker Rohit Talwar, Co-Chair of the UK Node of The Millennium Project.

“I had such a fun and wild ride exploring these and many other questions and possibilities with my old friend and past business partner Steve Well aas we discussed the potential impact of human enhancement / augmentations out to 2050“, says Rohit Talwar.

The conversation draws on a combination of 1) current and expected developments and R&D efforts in genetics, chemistry, and digital technology; 2) societal shifts; and 3) our own thoughts; we took a deep dive into how the boundaries of human capabilities could evolve, and it included topics such as enhacining capabilities such as strength, endurance, and speed and the potential to enhance memory, focus, and emotional control. We aso looked at the potential impact of integrating digital interfaces to enable direct ‘brain device interaction’ and the augmentation of our sensory perceptions to matchor exceed those of some animals in domains such as sight, hearing, smell, and taste.