Transcendism

Transcendism is a political ideology concerned with "transcendence" from human instinct.

Doctrines
Transcendism's central belief is that human beings should evolve beyond the perceived limitations of the human body. This evolution is held as purely spiritual, making it distinct from transhumanism, which proposes technological evolution. Transcendists hold highly utilitarian views toward life, judging the importance of things based on usefulness rather than fulfillment or enjoyment.

Those who follow transcendism tend to be critical of Liberation states and terrestrialism, which exalts the human condition.

Origins
Transcendism grew from the sentiments of Wallace Breen's public addresses, in which he frequently denounced human instinct as dangerous and obsolete.

Prevalence
True transcendism is rarely found inside Liberation states. A bastardized form of transcendism is popular within youth subcultures in East Lambda and the UTCE.