WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER? TRANSHUMANISM INBOUND

TRANSFORMATION OF HUMANS INTO TRANSHUMANS made easy. 

Imagine this: Humans 1:0 (the likes of you and I) is to be extinct. Replaced by ‘transhumans’.

Human/machine hybrids. Is this just a conspiracy theory or is it already amongst us? Do you remember this document, “Human Augmentation - Dawn of New Paradigm”. In plain sight.

This is not science, it is Frankenscience. In 2026 it is now science reality. 

Many around us simply cannot get their heads around the ‘transhumanism agenda’. To many it is still science fiction and not science fact.  In this article we will try to make a complex, difficult subject as simple as we can.

Transhumanism is basically the idea that we can use super-advanced tech—like brain chips, gene editing, robot parts for our bodies, or even uploading our minds to computers—to make humans better. What would life look like if you never got old and sick. Never dependent upon others to look after you? The age of the cyborg is upon us. Super smart brains linked to Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents. The ability to live forever (no thanks from us!). Sound good? Similar to how avatars are upgrade in video games.

What if you could upgrade yourself and embed an invisibility chip into your body? Or perhaps, a chip that can enable you to teleport anywhere in the world? Maybe you fancy a chip to enable you to fly. Super skills, super heroes, super opportunities. Honestly would you be tempted? Your mobile phone as you know it will be extinct too. Every app and function you need will be embedded into your body via chips and electronic tattoos. 

As exciting as it may sound, plenty of scientists, philosophers and regular civilians worry that eliminating humans 1:0 is actually pretty scary. Let’s find out why. 

1. It Could Make the Rich Even More Powerful (And Everyone Else Left Behind)

Right now, cool new tech like fancy medical stuff is expensive. Imagine if only super-rich people could buy "upgrades" – like living to 200 years old, having genius-level hybrids, or super strength. Poor people or normal families might never afford it. Ultimately you’d end up with two kinds of humans: the enhanced super-elite who run everything, and the "regular" people who get treated like old phones that can't keep up. 

2. We WILL Lose What Makes Us Human

Being human means feeling emotions such as sadness and happiness. Some may worry about making mistakes or getting older. Many are worried about the process of dying.  

No need to worry anymore. Transhumanism says those things are "problems" to fix and that we should look forward to a new human, a smart human. Although maybe you need to be stupid in order to be ‘smart’. But what if fixing these problems, fears and anxieties makes us less... human? What if we don't feel pain or emotions the same way, would we still care about friends? Would love, family, or helping others feel real? Some people worry we'd turn into cold machines who don't value life the way we do now. It could make us forget why being "normal" human is actually pretty awesome.

3. Hackers and Creepy Control

Picture getting a brain chip so you can think faster or control computers with your mind. Sounds epic! But what if someone hacks it? They could read your thoughts, change how you feel, or even control you like a video game character. Governments or big companies might force people to get "upgraded" to spy on everyone or make sure no one rebels. Your privacy would be gone forever. Scary thought: your brain could become someone else's tool. Indeed your brain ceases to be yours. 

 4. Things Could Go Really Wrong (Like, End-of-the-World Wrong)

These techs are new and powerful. What if we make super-smart AI that connects to our brains and it decides humans are the problem? What if gene editing creates kids with disastrous side effects we didn't see coming? Or rich enhanced people start seeing regular humans as weak and decide they don't need them? Some experts call this "existential risk" – basically, stuff that could wipe out or totally change humanity in a bad way. It's like playing with fire... but the fire is the future of the whole planet.

5. Who Decides What's "Better"?

If we can change humans however we want, who picks the "perfect" version? 

One group might say everyone needs to be super tall and smart. Another might want something totally different. It could turn into fights over what humans "should" be, or even force changes on people who don't want them. That sounds a lot like controlling people instead of freeing them. Control is the aim. 

Transhumanism fans say it could end diseases and make life amazing for everyone. That's a fair point – You wouldn’t be reading this now without technological advances. But the big question is: do we really want to mess with being human so much that we might lose the good parts? Or should we fix problems without trying to become gods

The richest transhumanists in the world aren't always people who publicly call themselves "transhumanists" (the movement is more of a philosophy than a club), but several billionaires strongly align with its ideas—like using tech to beat aging, merge with AI, extend life forever, upload minds, or enhance humans radically. Transhumanism appeals to some ultra-wealthy tech moguls because it promises control over biology, death, and the future through money and innovation.

Who are the most influential transhumanists activists in the world?

Here's a rundown of the most prominent ones based on their wealth, public statements, investments, and support for transhumanist goals (e.g., longevity research, brain implants, AI superintelligence, or mind uploading). Wealth figures are approximate and fluctuate (as of early 2026 estimates from sources like Bloomberg and Forbes):

Elon Musk ($400–500+ billion net worth) 

He's often called out as the top "transhumanist billionaire" today. Through Neuralink (brain-computer interfaces to merge humans with AI), SpaceX (space colonization to make humanity multi-planetary), and xAI/Grok (pushing toward superintelligent AI), he embodies transhumanist dreams of overcoming human limits. He talks about curing diseases, extending life, and avoiding human extinction via tech. Critics link him to "longtermism" (a transhumanist-related idea prioritizing future enhanced humans/AI over current ones).

Peter Thiel ($10–15 billion) 

A big funder of transhumanist and longevity causes. He's invested heavily in anti-aging biotech (e.g., companies like Unity Biotechnology and funded parabiosis research—young blood for old people). He's a libertarian who supports radical life extension and has ties to ideas like reversing aging. Some see him as a key backer of the "transhumanist elite" mindset. It also important to note that Thiel owns Palantir who in turn own our NHS medical data and who are embedded within various Government departments in the UK. 

Dmitry Itskov (Russian billionaire, estimated $1–several billion from media/tech) 

He founded the 2045 Initiative explicitly for transhumanism—aiming for immortality via android bodies, mind uploading, and avatars by 2045. In 2012, he openly asked the world's richest to fund immortality tech. He's one of the few who straight-up calls his project transhumanist.

Larry Ellison (Oracle founder, $150–200+ billion) 

He's poured money into longevity research and anti-aging (e.g., funding Calico-like efforts and personal interest in life extension). Oracle's tech ties into AI/big data that could enable transhumanist tools. Larry has also bought up large swathes of Oxford University to further Stargate Project – manufacturing and testing AI mRNA cancer vaccines on the UK population. 

Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO, billionaire via investments/equity) 

Deep into AI that could lead to superintelligence (a core transhumanist goal). He's invested in longevity startups and talks about AI solving aging/disease. Linked to broader Silicon Valley transhumanist groups. 

Jared Kushner (Son in law President Trump and private personal advisor, Businessman)

Described as the ‘transhumanist in the White House. Jared has stated that his generation will either be the last to die or the first to live forever. What a terrifying thought. 

Others worth mentioning (not always full billionaires but super-wealthy backers):

Bryan Johnson (tech entrepreneur, sold his company for ~$800 million; now spends millions/year on his own extreme anti-aging regimen).

Jeffrey Epstein (deceased, but historically funded transhumanist scientists and had ties to edge-of-longevity ideas—often cited in critiques of "transhumanist billionaires").

Ray Kurzweil (Google engineer, not a billionaire but hugely influential on singularity/mind uploading) inspire many rich supporters.

Transhumanism has become linked to "Silicon Valley elites" or "California billionaires" because it fits their worldview: tech solves everything, including death and human flaws. Not all super-rich people are into it (e.g., Warren Buffett isn't), but the ones who are tend to be involved heavily in AI, biotech, or space.

Transhumanism in the UK

Transhumanism isn't a huge mainstream thing in the UK—it's more of a niche philosophy and activist scene compared to the US (where figures like Elon Musk or Peter Thiel get a lot of attention). There aren't really any super-wealthy British billionaires openly pushing transhumanist ideas on the scale of American tech moguls (no UK equivalents to funding massive brain-chip companies or immortality projects). Instead, the most visible transhumanists here are academics, futurists, activists, and small political groups.

Here's a breakdown of the key people and groups associated with transhumanism in the UK (based on public info up to 2026):

Nick Bostrom — Probably the most famous UK-linked transhumanist. He's a Swedish-born philosopher at Oxford University, where he founded the Future of Humanity Institute (which studies existential risks, AI, and human enhancement). His work on transhumanism, posthuman futures, and superintelligence has influenced global thinking. He's not "British" by birth but has been based in the UK for years and is hugely influential here.

David Wood — A key activist and former co-leader of the Transhumanist Party UK (now Transhumanist UK). He's a futurist, author, and tech guy (ex-mobile phone designer) who pushes for "abundance by 2035" through tech like AI and life extension. He speaks at events, writes articles, and promotes transhumanist ideas for UK policy.

Amon Twyman (Dr. M. Amon Twyman) — Founder and former leader of the Transhumanist Party UK. He's a psychologist and futurist who helped start the party in 2015 and aimed to make transhumanism political (e.g., running for office or influencing debates). He stepped back but remains a big name in the scene.

Dirk Bruere — Another early founder of the Transhumanist Party UK and linked to groups like Zero State (a futuristic social project). He's been involved in transhumanist activism for years.

Alex Karran — Ran as an independent transhumanist candidate in the 2015 UK general election (one of the first to do so before the party was fully registered).

Other mentions in UK media over the years include everyday people getting body modifications (like implants or magnets) who identify as transhumanists, but they're not big public figures—just examples of "grinder" culture (DIY biohacking).

Organizations

Transhumanist UK (transhumanist.uk) — This is the main active group. It's a technoprogressive activist organization (and still registered as a political party with the Electoral Commission, though it doesn't run candidates anymore due to the UK's voting system). They focus on podcasts, articles, memes, and videos to spread ideas about using tech for empowerment, welfare, and "human transcendence." Their goal is positive change through accelerating tech like AI and biotech.

Humanity+ UK (or earlier UK Transhumanist Association) — An older group tied to the global Humanity+ movement (formerly World Transhumanist Association). It's been relaunched at times for outreach and events.

London Futurists — Not strictly transhumanist, but a big meetup group where transhumanist ideas get discussed a lot (David Wood is involved here too).

TRANSHUMANISM - Politics and Policy

Transhumanist thinking quietly influences some UK AI/tech policy debates (e.g., around existential risks from AI or human enhancement), with Oxford academics like Bostrom sometimes giving evidence to parliamentary committees. But it's fringe—no major politicians openly identify as transhumanist. Overall, transhumanism in the UK is small-scale: mostly intellectuals, futurist meetups, and online activism rather than big-money billionaires or viral celebrities. 

Be warned, things are set to change. The age of the hybrid, smart human, transhuman has begun. Will you in the future be able to die? Do you want to live forever?