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TRANSHUMANISM 2.0
Natasha Vita-MoreCultural Strategist
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Transhuma
nism
2.0
Sustainable Transhumanism
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History
Transhumanism arose out of an inspirational dream that a handful of
unrelated forward thinkers shared and came together to bring about.Transhumanism, like other cultures of society, grew into the global
culture it is today. But what is the projected or expected state of
transhumanism, and what will be the defining lines that will determine if it
will or can become a powerful driving force of the future?
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
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Early 1980s
Mid 1980s
Late 1980s Early 1990s
Mid 1990s
Late 1990s
Transhumanism
Cultural Evolution transhuman is used by FM
Transhumans in LA
Transhuman Arts Statement
Breakthroughs TransCenturyTranshuman Update airs
Term Extropy is created
Terms Transhumanist and
Transhumanism are used
Extropy: Journal of TranshumanistThoughtemerges
Extropy Institute develops
Extropians email list develops
Extro Conferences are held
Aleph develops transhumanistResources in Sweden
Transhumanist FAQ writtenIntroduction to Transhumanismwritten
Transcedo develops inNetherlands
TransVision Conference is held
De:Trans develops in Germany
WTA develops
Building Materials
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What is the projected or expected state of transhumanism,
and what will be the defining lines that will determine if it
will or can become a powerful driving force of the future?
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Probable future
Actions
necessary
Possible future
Currentsituation
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Current
situation
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IMPACTOne way to build and guide the impact of
transhumanism and have enormous impact on
global society is to formulate a plan.
Can transhumanism be a driving forces of change?
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IMPACT
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Constants
Recent
Discontinuities
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Constants
Recent
Discontinuities
Stakeholders Trends
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Constants
Recent
Discontinuities
Stakeholders Trends
Potential Events
Emerging Issues
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Constants
Recent
Discontinuities
Stakeholders Trends
Potential Events
Emerging Issues
New Ideas
Critical
Uncertainties
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Social
Economics
Technological
Political
Environmental
Environmental E
nviro
nmental
Environmental
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EconomicsPolitical
Environmental
Environmental Environmental
Environmental
Social
Environmental
Enviro
nmental
Environmental
Technological
Environmental
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EconomicsPolitical
Environmental
Environmental Environmental
Environmental
Social
Environmental
Enviro
nmental
Environm
ental
Technological
Environmental
Blogocracy
Rapid Global change
Clean Sustainable
Environment
EntertainmentStorytelling
Transpolitical
Social AnxietySocial Activism
Networks
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Internal Situation
External Situation
CapabilityAssumptions
Concerns
Communication Plans
Core Values
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Internal Situation
Category Strength Weakness1. Transhumanist
Culture
Global
Educated
Professionals
Students
Life extension activistsTechnology activists
Deep concern for the future
Individuals & free thinkers
Political diversity
Varied social backgrounds
No central organization
Arrogant
Selfish and/or unrealistic
Science fiction
Associated with utopiansLoss of clarity in political
viewpoint
Lack of a joint mind-think status
Social conflicts
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External Situation
Category Opportunities Threats1.Competitors Learning and sharing
opportunities
Need to succeed
Learn what people want
Potential for our ideas being
misconstrued
Opportunists
Pressure from need to
succeedStress from added pressures
People not wanting
2. Market trends Anticipate trends Loss of focus
3. Social changes Living longer
Technological successes
Overpopulation
Technological disasters
4. New technology Molecular nanotechnology Technological disasters
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__________
______
StrategicAs
sessment
People served Their needs Transhumanist
services
Transhumanist
benefits
People who want to
learn about the futureand the effects of rapid
technological change
caused by technology
ResourcesRecent Findings
Research material
WebsitesEmail lists
Conferences and Summits
Satisfaction in being a reliablesource of information for the public
Recognition and credit in books,periodicals and university courses
as being a futurists think-tank
People who are
concerned about the
consequences of
technology
Consistent knowledgeabout the pros and cons of
technology
Papers and reports
Assurances that the
challenges andconsequences are beingaddressed objectively
ProactionaryPrinciple Opportunity to introduce theProactionaryPrinciple to the world
Sense of accomplishment that anorganizational priority is successful
People who are
interested in
philosophy and social
trends
Information about the 21st
century culture
Access to discussiongroups focusing on global
social change
Worlds larges resources ontranshumanism
Leading thinkers ontranshumanism and the philosophy
ofExtropy
Original papers, magazines and
articles on transhumanism and
posthumans
Maintaining the integrity oftranshumanism and Extropy
Students who want to
get credit for
internships or extra
credit for courses
Direction and adviceReliable information and
resources
Means to meet people
and network
Extropy CampusWebsite and email lists
Access to University professors
Reading material
Feedback and support
Enjoyment for being of service tothe educational community
Satisfaction in expanding the
number of people trained in and/or
knowledgeable about the future
Futurist Organizations RecruitsCollaborations
Check out theCompetition
Track record of successes
Quality
Experience
Satisfaction in meeting andworking with other futurists
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What business are we in and why?
We are in the business of____________. There is a
growing need for_______________. The officers of our
organizations are enthusiastic about our________
business and the potential for a successful future.
Where are we headed?
We are headed in the direction of _________.
What do we stand for as a cultural movement?
We stand for___________.
Communication
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Evolution of Sustainable Transhumanism
2005 population of transhumans 2015 transhumanists increase
2025 humans decrease
2025 posthumans increase
2035 more transhumans than humans
2045 more posthumans than transhumans
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
2005 2015 2025 2035 2045
SustainableB
ody
Human
Transhuman
Posthuman
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Stakeholders
Everyone
Planners and Developers
Rulemakers and Regulators
Inventors and Investors
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We need a strategic plan to realize the vision of transhumanism
A set of strategic priorities to put vision into action Organizations and people to take on projects
Balanced Performance Measures to check our successes
PLAN AHEAD
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Trend Analysis: systematic collection of data concerning what is
occurring in the world around us.
Precursor analysis: stages of events as they progress from the
past, through the present to the future.
Scenario analysis: series of possible future events that could occurin the future.
How Can We Think Ahead?
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The future is assumed to be creatable, which implies that we have a
choice.
The future is knowable, which implies you have to look.
The future is unpredictable, which implies you have to be clear
about what values to take with you.
Finally, the future controls the present, which implies you need vision.
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The future will represent a logical extension of the past.
The future will be determined by the beliefs and actions of
various individuals, organizations, and institutions.
The future will reflect a replication of past events.
The future will result from a series of events and actions that
are essentially unpredictable and, to a large extent, random.
The future will be shaped by a complex mixture of inexorabletrends, random events, and the actions of key individuals and
institutions.
Five ways people view the future
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TRANSHUMANISM 2.0
Natasha Vita-More
Cultural Strategist
Extropy Institute, President
Transhumanist Arts & Culture, Founder