El derecho al autodiseño en el transhumanismo: ¿un derecho humano?

The human improvement proposed by transhumanism aims to achieve the optimal development of human physical and cognitive abilities. This concept has given rise to what is termed the right to self-design, which refers to transforming one's own body according to the individual’s freedom to improve human capabilities. This changes the panorama of human rights by introducing the notion of the human right to self-improvement, suggesting that such a right to self-design should be guaranteed and free from interference by both third parties and the State. By conducting a documentary review, this study seeks to analyze the right to self-design proposed by transhumanism in the context of human rights and determine whether it is susceptible to protection or if a revision of its underlying principles is necessary. The findings reveal that transhumanist premises, particularly those concerning morphological and cognitive freedoms, impact the conceptualization of human rights. This presents a transformation through the recognition of new rights emerging from the technoscientific revolution, highlighting the need for the development of public policies and regulations that promote responsible and equitable technological advancement.