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What does enhancement medicine primarily aim to achieve?
What does enhancement medicine primarily aim to achieve?
- To normalize human abilities across species
- To maintain the current human genetic structure
- To eliminate all forms of ableism
- To extend human abilities beyond species-typical limits (correct)
How does speciesism relate to human superiority?
How does speciesism relate to human superiority?
- It assigns equal rights to all species regardless of abilities
- It argues that all beings deserve the same treatment
- It implies humans have no cognitive advantages over animals
- It suggests humans are superior due to cognitive abilities (correct)
What is a consequence of being labeled as 'techno-poor disabled'?
What is a consequence of being labeled as 'techno-poor disabled'?
- Gaining more opportunities for enhancement
- Being recognized as superior to enhanced individuals
- Facing discrimination and negative labeling (correct)
- Receiving better healthcare advantages
What process describes the enhancement of cognitive abilities in non-human species?
What process describes the enhancement of cognitive abilities in non-human species?
In transhumanism, how is disability viewed in contrast to enhancement?
In transhumanism, how is disability viewed in contrast to enhancement?
What potential impact could cognitive enhancement technology have on human rights?
What potential impact could cognitive enhancement technology have on human rights?
What is the relationship between ableism and artificial intelligence as suggested in the content?
What is the relationship between ableism and artificial intelligence as suggested in the content?
What is the main focus of Wolbring's presentations and writings from 2007?
What is the main focus of Wolbring's presentations and writings from 2007?
Which of the following subjects is NOT explicitly mentioned in Wolbring's 2007 works?
Which of the following subjects is NOT explicitly mentioned in Wolbring's 2007 works?
What is one of the criticisms of the emerging field of enhancement medicine?
What is one of the criticisms of the emerging field of enhancement medicine?
In what context does Wolbring discuss 'NBICS'?
In what context does Wolbring discuss 'NBICS'?
Which platform hosts the glossary authored by Wolbring in 2007?
Which platform hosts the glossary authored by Wolbring in 2007?
What was one of the themes examined by Wolbring regarding 'NBICS'?
What was one of the themes examined by Wolbring regarding 'NBICS'?
What does sexism primarily involve?
What does sexism primarily involve?
How is ableism commonly defined?
How is ableism commonly defined?
What is a common misconception about ableism?
What is a common misconception about ableism?
What does the medical model of ableism focus on?
What does the medical model of ableism focus on?
What is a consequence of prioritizing certain abilities in society according to the passage?
What is a consequence of prioritizing certain abilities in society according to the passage?
How does ableism contribute to broader societal issues?
How does ableism contribute to broader societal issues?
What aspect does ableism typically neglect according to the discussion?
What aspect does ableism typically neglect according to the discussion?
What does ableism often lead to regarding people's perceptions of themselves?
What does ableism often lead to regarding people's perceptions of themselves?
Which database contains the highest number of search results for 'ableism'?
Which database contains the highest number of search results for 'ableism'?
What is the total number of results found across all databases for the keyword combination 'ableism + nano/bio/inequality/'?
What is the total number of results found across all databases for the keyword combination 'ableism + nano/bio/inequality/'?
How many results for 'sexism' appear in Google Scholar?
How many results for 'sexism' appear in Google Scholar?
Which keyword combination yielded the lowest number of results in the Cambridge database?
Which keyword combination yielded the lowest number of results in the Cambridge database?
In the context of the keyword search, what is one significant societal behavior mentioned regarding ableism?
In the context of the keyword search, what is one significant societal behavior mentioned regarding ableism?
What is the total number of results for 'racism + nano/bio/inequality/' in the Academic Premier database?
What is the total number of results for 'racism + nano/bio/inequality/' in the Academic Premier database?
Which database shows 0 results for the keyword 'ableism' in the context of nano/bio/inequality?
Which database shows 0 results for the keyword 'ableism' in the context of nano/bio/inequality?
What can be inferred about the relationship between ableism and the number of search results compared to sexism?
What can be inferred about the relationship between ableism and the number of search results compared to sexism?
How many results for 'sexism + nano/bio/inequality/' are there in Google Scholar?
How many results for 'sexism + nano/bio/inequality/' are there in Google Scholar?
What is indicated as a common characteristic of rubric judgments based on ability in society?
What is indicated as a common characteristic of rubric judgments based on ability in society?
What may lead to a change in how human rights are viewed according to cognitive abilities?
What may lead to a change in how human rights are viewed according to cognitive abilities?
What is a potential rationale for humans treating nature with more respect?
What is a potential rationale for humans treating nature with more respect?
Which statement best reflects the concept of ableism in relation to nature?
Which statement best reflects the concept of ableism in relation to nature?
What triggers a potential rise in transhumanism as a coping mechanism?
What triggers a potential rise in transhumanism as a coping mechanism?
What is one way ableism's visibility is assessed within academic discourse?
What is one way ableism's visibility is assessed within academic discourse?
Which form of ableism is mentioned as potentially being combined with climate change discussions?
Which form of ableism is mentioned as potentially being combined with climate change discussions?
What trend is suggested regarding the combination of ableism with other isms in academic studies?
What trend is suggested regarding the combination of ableism with other isms in academic studies?
What issue is described as one of ableism's characteristics in relation to science and technology policy?
What issue is described as one of ableism's characteristics in relation to science and technology policy?
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Study Notes
Ableism
- Ableism is the valuing of certain abilities based on a particular understanding of oneself, one’s body, and one’s relationship with others of humanity, other species, and the environment.
- Ableism reflects the sentiment of certain social groups and social structures that value and promote certain abilities over others, such as productivity and competitiveness over empathy, compassion, and kindness.
- Ableism labels real or perceived deviations from, or lack of, "essential" abilities as a diminished state of being, leading to or contributing to justifying various other "isms."
- Ableism is often connected to the medical model, which categorizes disabled people as being deficient or impaired.
- Ableism prioritizes "fixing" the person or preventing more disabled people from being born.
- Ableism ignores the acceptance and accommodation of disabled people for their variation of being and the social model of disability.
- Ableism is also a factor in transhumanism, where the intrinsically techno-poor disabled would be discriminated against because of their limited ability or unwillingness to adapt.
Ableism and Human Rights
- Ableism can be used to deny human rights to people in the prebirth and early childhood stages of development, and adults with cognitive impairments.
- Ableism challenges the concept of human rights and could lead to the development of sentient rights.
Ableism and the Environment
- Ableism can lead to a disregard for nature, where humans view themselves as superior to nature and entitled to use it as they see fit.
- A possible future transhumanist version of ableism could view transhumanization of humans as a solution to climate change.
Ableism in Policy Studies
- Ableism is hardly ever questioned or even realized in policy studies and science and technology studies.
- This lack of visibility can be a major concern for disability advocacy and policy making.
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