For thousands of years, humans have gradually been gaining greater control over who we can become. Medicine has enabled us to overcome injuries and disabilities. Cosmetics have allowed us to shape our appearance to our personal tastes. Many people use legal or illegal drugs to correct psychological imbalances or experience other states of consciousness. Wider access to information lets us feed our minds and form mental habits that physically rewire our brains. Art and literature inspire empathy for kinds of people we’ve never met and can help us grow in virtue. Modern mobile apps can be used
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