Episode 61, David Pearce on Transhumanism (Part I - Transhumanism)
June 2, 2019
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Episode 61, David Pearce on Transhumanism (Part I - Transhumanism)
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Episode 61, David Pearce on Transhumanism (Part I - Transhumanism)
Summary
<p class="">Co-founder of <a href="http://www.humanityplus.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>Humanity+</em></a>, formerly known as the <em>World Transhumanist Association</em>, David Pearce is a leading figure of the transhumanist movement. David is perhaps best known for his 1995 manifesto, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y4o836xs" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>The Hedonistic Imperative</em></a>, in which he argues that we can, and will, abolish suffering throughout the living world. Following <em>The Hedonistic Imperative</em>, David has published extensively on topics surrounding utilitarianism, veganism, abolitionism and transhumanism; culminating in his most recent 2017 collection of essays, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yxeghblq" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering?</em></a></p> <p class="">Alongside his careful philosophical thinking, David's captivating writing-style has inspired philosophers across the world to look forward into the 'philosophy of the future'. A world as David hopes, that is free from suffering, ageing and stupidity.</p> <p class=""><strong>Contents</strong></p> <p class="">Part I. Transhumanism.</p> <p class="">Part II. Further Analysis and Discussion.</p>
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