Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered a stirring critique of the transhumanism movement at the National Conservatism Conference, denouncing it as an elitist ideology aimed at replacing ordinary human life. He condemned transhumanism’s pursuit of transcending natural human limits—mortality, frailty, common laws—as inherently contemptuous toward everyday Americans. Hawley warned that proponents ultimately seek to “replace the common with something else,” undermining society’s most basic values.
Hawley unleashed a sharp rebuke of how Big Tech has eroded personal liberty. He highlighted how smartphones addict children, social media platforms track every click and pause, and algorithms commoditize our attention for profit—all happening without genuine consent. It’s a synthetic world masquerading as progress, he argued—one that robs people of privacy and agency.
To reclaim humanity, Hawley proposed several bold reforms. He said vocational purpose must matter; Americans should have meaningful, dignified work—not just drudgery.
He also emphasized restoring personal sovereignty over data. Hawley called for legally assigning property rights to personal information and holding corporations accountable for its misuse. Alongside this, he advocated for full repeal of Section 230 to reopen court access for those whose rights have been trampled by unchecked tech power.
In closing, Hawley reaffirmed his vision for a future rooted in liberty: “We the People-powered flight changed travel… but you can’t land a plane on a driveway.” Technology should empower—not enslave—the American individual. It’s time to demand AI and digital innovation serve humanity, not replace it.
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