Can you buy transcendence? Or an extended life? Within transhumanism, a movement dedicated to radically changing the human condition, rapid technological advancement is a necessity. But who takes on the risk of experimental technologies involving body modification, gene replacement, cryonics, and brain-computer interfaces?
This roundtable discussion will explore the divide within transhumanism over corporatism, regulation, artificial intelligence development, and technological experimentation. While usually thought of as being monolithic, transhumanists do not agree on either their ideal future or the proper path to get there. This roundtable will explore why these divisions have occurred and the ways in which those divisions will likely influence the transhumanist movement in the future.