Introduction As science progresses at an unprecedented rate, we stand at the edge of a profound transformation of what it means to be human. This shift is not merely physical or cognitive but psychological as well. The post human era, driven by the fusion of artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, gene editing, nanotechnology and cognitive enhancement, will redefine mental health entirely. We are no longer discussing anxiety and depression within the bounds of a carbon based brain alone. We are entering an age where consciousness may be distributed, cognition may be shared between human and machine, and identity may no longer be limited to one body or one mind. This blog explores the emerging field of post human psychopathology. It attempts to uncover what forms of mental health conditions may arise in beings enhanced beyond natural biology. What will therapy look like in a world where thought is backed up in the cloud? How will delusions manifest in a person who can modify their mem...
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