January 8-9, 2016
Tresidder Memorial Union, Cypress Room
Transhumanism and the Human Future
A conference on the implications of emerging biotechnology with Prof. Jure Leskovec (Stanford University & Pinterest), Prof. Fabrice Jotterand (Regis University & University of Basel), Sonia Arrison (Singularity University & Thiel Foundation), and Prof. Aaron Kheriaty, MD (UC Irvine)

Time & Location
January 8-9, 2016
Tresidder Memorial Union, Cypress Room
459 Lagunita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Description
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