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Cartesian Split

Type

Philosophical and scientific shift

Concept

Mind-body dualism

Influenced

TranshumanismPosthumanismCybernetics

Resulted in

Development of techno-human archives • Societal split between emulated Techno-humans and organic humans • Downgrading of organic human bodies as disposable

Time period

17th century

Concept originator

René Descartes

Characteristics of resulting reality

Rampant cloning • Body modification • AI/humanoid-driven warfare, including 'metawar'

Cartesian Split