Watch BBC's Humans v2.0

One aspect of TWM discusses Transhumanism. For some, this concept seems far-fetched -- more science fiction than what is in reality in our world today. Back in 2006, the BBC aired a program titled Humans v2.0 and I just found the full episode on Google Video. It's a probing look at what lies in the future -- not coming soon to a theater near you, but what your children's children will face.

Here's what the BBC said about Humans v2.0 when it was first broadcast:

Meet the scientific prophets who claim we are on the verge of creating a new type of human - a human v2.0.

It's predicted that by 2029 computer intelligence will equal the power of the human brain. Some believe this will revolutionise humanity - we will be able to download our minds to computers extending our lives indefinitely. Others fear this will lead to oblivion by giving rise to destructive ultra intelligent machines.

One thing they all agree on is that the coming of this moment - and whatever it brings - is inevitable.