Big Questions about the Human Being: Bioscience & Islam in Dialogue

The Medic And The Mufti

 A podcast series exploring connections between philosophy, science, and theology to address some of the most fundamental questions about the nature of reality and ourselves. 

  1. Big Questions About the Human Being - Episode 4 | What is the Future of Humankind? Are we and should we be changing our bodies and brains?

    10/14/2025

    Big Questions About the Human Being - Episode 4 | What is the Future of Humankind? Are we and should we be changing our bodies and brains?

    In this installment of Big Questions About the Human Being: Bioscience and Islam in Dialogue, Dr. Aasim Padela builds on the previous discussion of what makes us human by exploring the future of the human body in the age of biotechnology and technological enhancement. From contemporary medical implants to futuristic visions of fully synthetic bodies, we reflect on how bodily changes influence thoughts about our identity, our society,  and our future. And through a case discussion, the episode touches upon controversies around the moral limits of medical practice.   Themes in this episode include:  ● Reflections on science fiction and its parallels with real-world technology  ● Current medical devices that integrate with the human body  ● Ethical and social implications of body augmentation  ● Islamic perspectives on technological enhancements  ● A practical case study bringing these issues into focus Subscribe to follow the series and not miss an episode!  A Podcast by The Medic and The Mufti     A production of The Initiative on Islam and Medicine (II&M) #BioscienceAndIslam #IslamAndScience #HumanEnhancement #Bioethics #IslamicEthics  #FutureOfHumanity #ScienceAndFaith #PodcastSeries #DrAasimPadela  #TechnologyAndEthics #MuslimPodcast #FaithAndScience #WhatMakesUsHuman  #ArtificialIntelligence #Biotechnology

    1h 14m

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 A podcast series exploring connections between philosophy, science, and theology to address some of the most fundamental questions about the nature of reality and ourselves.