Moral Enhancement and Contemporary Literature: Octavia Butler's Hyperempaths

Explore the concept of moral enhancement through the lens of contemporary literature in this 19-minute lecture focusing on Octavia Butler's hyperempaths. Delve into Butler's portrayal of characters with enhanced empathic abilities and examine how these fictional representations contribute to philosophical discussions about moral enhancement. Understand the ethical implications, benefits, and potential drawbacks of heightened empathy as depicted in Butler's works, and consider how these literary explorations inform real-world debates about human moral development and enhancement technologies.