More Than Human by Ramez Naam

Embracing the Promise of Biological Enhancement

A spirited defense of biological and cognitive enhancement that surveys current and emerging technologies—gene editing, neural interfaces, prosthetics, longevity research and cognitive drugs—then argues these tools are a continuation of humanity’s age‑old drive to improve condition and capability; the book explains the science in accessible terms, weighs risks such as safety, inequality and military misuse, and offers pragmatic policy and governance proposals to manage those risks while allowing responsible development, ultimately urging cautious optimism about shaping a future in which enhancement expands human flourishing rather than undermining it.