The Cosmic Bridge: Transhumanism
From The Neo Transcendentalists by Norman Plant
April 20, 2026 · 23 min · Season 1 · Episode 7
About this episode
This episode explores Norman Plant's Neo-Transcendentalism, merging faith and technology in the context of transhumanism and cosmic justice.
These sources examine the work of Norman Plant and his unique literary framework known as Neo-Transcendentalism , which merges Christian theology , Afrofuturism , and science fiction . Unlike traditional genres that often view technological enhancement as a threat to the soul, Plant’s narrative presents trans-organic evolution as a divine mandate to enact justice across the cosmos. The provided text includes an excerpt from his book, The Neo Transcendentalists , following a protagonist named Rystet who uses spiritual technology and prayer to dismantle systemic oppression and cosmic evil. This perspective recontextualizes the transhumanist movement , suggesting that faith and technology can coexist to achieve a state of divine liberation . Additionally, the sources contrast Plant’s vision with mainstream and Afrofuturist authors like Octavia Butler and William Gibson to highlight his specific theological contributions. Ultimately, the collection portrays a universe where metaphysical belief serves as an advanced operating system for navigating and healing the multiverse.
Topics covered
- transhumanism
- Neo-Transcendentalism
- Christian theology
- Afrofuturism
- science fiction
- cosmic justice
Keywords
- transhumanism
- Neo-Transcendentalism
- Christian theology
- Afrofuturism
- science fiction
- cosmic justice
- Rystet
- systemic oppression
- divine liberation
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