Transhumanism affirms the desirability of using emerging technologies to transcend the limitation of our bodies and brains for the improvement of the human condition. The potential transition from humanity to posthumanity, however, cannot be limited to the concerns of the few who have access to enhancement technologies. This must be discussed across society.

Conference Topics: 

• The root of transhumanism in the Enlightenment

• The nature and goals of transhumanism

• Overview of enhancement technologies

• Exploration of the philosophical, ethical, and socio-political implications of transhumanism

Schedule: 

Friday, 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Film screening of FIXED: the Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement, followed by panel

 

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Seminar led by Fabrice Jotterand; includes breakfast and lunch

Panel Speakers:

• Jure Leskovec, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University & Chief Scientist, Pinterest

• Fabrice Jotterand, Regis University & Senior Researcher, the Institute for Biomedical Ethics, University of Basel, Switzerland

• Sonia Arrison, Founder & Trustee, Singularity University; Board Member, Thiel Foundation; author of 100+ and Editor in Chief of The Bold Italic

• Aaron Kheriaty, MD, Director, Program in Medical Ethics, School of Medicine, UC Irvine