What if one could overcome death or design life forms at will using genetic engineering? Or if the superiority of artificial intelligence would force humans to modify their intellectual abilities in order to keep pace with machines? Whether the technological revolutions predicted by so-called transhumanism represent a curse or a blessing for humanity is discussed by French physician Laurent Alexandre and French philosopher Jean-Michel Besnier in "Can Robots Make Love?". It becomes clear that the topic of transhumanism is by no means science fiction, but rather highly relevant social and political questions; for influencing these developments, some of which are already in the process of unfolding, seems crucial today, where politics is concerned.