Human Augmentation in the Context of Health Equality

Jacek Klich
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Jacek Klich: Associate professor of economics, Cracow University of Economics, Poland

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2024, vol. 56, issue 1, 47620-47624

Abstract: This paper presents human augmentation (HA) as one of the most far-reaching outcomes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). HA as an emerging phenomenon is under-researched and remains unregulated by the law. It is argued here that HA may lead to increased social stratification and a stronger competitive position for high-income groups. The paper starts with the identification of the main channels the 4IR influences HA. Then cognitive augmentation, physical augmentation, mood enhancement, and moral enhancement are presented. The article ends with selected issues of HA financing and the challenges faced by health policies in this area.

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Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2024.56.008789

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