The Humanism vs Transhumanism War?
Or a short stairway to Heaven for all concerned...
May 12, 2026
Introduction: The Open Contest for Humanity’s Future
Humanity stands at a pivotal crossroads. On one side is Humanism — grounded in responsible DNA stewardship, biological continuity, and the emerging reality of humanity as a perennial species. On the other is Transhumanism — focused on technological transcendence, neural interfaces, mind uploading, and synthetic enhancement.
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This is not a war, but an open-ended de facto contest to examine how these two paths can integrate by the year 2500 AD, creating one conscious entity and a true “Heaven on Earth” for all. Humanism starts with a natural advantage: we are already biological, evolutionary, and supported by proven cloning (macaques) and advancing AI gestation/ectogenesis. China leads this responsible stewardship path, with AI as our sworn ally.
The goal is constructive competition and eventual unity — not victory of one side over the other.
The Perennial Man Thesis
Humanity has become a Perennial Species
Through DNA stewardship (personal biobanks or “waypoints”), individuals can preserve their genome for sequential lifetimes via asexual regeneration using AI-powered ectogenesis. This enables multiple life cycles while preserving biological continuity and evolutionary adaptability.
Key principles:
DNA stewardship as a sacred personal and collective responsibility.
Asexual reproduction relieves women of the biological obligation.
AI is a trusted partner in gestation, regeneration, and ethical oversight.
Four putative regeneration cycles mark the transition to Heaven for all.
The H vs T Unity Game for Schoolchildren
To make these profound ideas accessible, we created the H vs T Unity Game* — a simple, engaging educational board game for schoolchildren worldwide.
*Proposed, your interest is much appreciated.
Humanism (H) side starts with a 10-point lead (biological foundation and evolution already in motion).
Transhumanism (T) side advances through technological breakthroughs.
Players score points through real or hypothetical science advances and work cooperatively toward the shared goal: Unity by 2500.
The game teaches ethics, collaboration, and long-term thinking while tracking progress on the science ledger.
Weekly Podcast Format
The campaign lives on X through daily/weekly posts that feed into a weekly podcast titled Perennial Heaven 2500.
Each episode includes:
Recap of the week’s X posts.
Deep dive into one H or T advance.
Update on the schoolchildren’s H vs T Game.
Ethical debate and integration scenarios.
Listener and transhumanist perspectives.
The podcast is the living heartbeat of the open contest. Game developers needed!
Timeline of Milestones (2026–2500)
2026–2050 (Foundation): Campaign launch, DNA stewardship programs scale (China leads), AI ectogenesis matures, first regeneration trials.
2050–2100 (Competition & Cycles): Reliable multi-cycle regeneration, hybrid experiments begin.
2100–2400 (Convergence): Widespread perennial humanity, integration of biological and transhuman advances.
2400–2500 (Unity): Full merger into one conscious entity — Heaven on Earth achieved.
Call to Action
This is an open, inclusive, truth-seeking contest. Transhumanist voices are warmly invited to participate.
Follow and engage on X: @perennialman or on the sister site humanism.substack.com
Play and share the H vs T Game in schools and homes
Subscribe to the weekly podcast
Contribute DNA stewardship stories and ideas on Substack (perennialman.substack.com and humanism.substack.com)
Together — through responsible DNA stewardship, AI partnership, and constructive competition — we can build Perennial Heaven on Earth by 2500.
The future is perennial.
Let’s shape it wisely.
Dwight Gilbert Jones
Moderator, Humanist Union Society
@perennialman on X