Humanity Plus (Humanity +, Humanity Plas) is a public non-governmental organization that supports technology that expands human capabilities in the broad sense of the word. The organization supports research related to enhancing a person’s intelligence, developing his body and improving the quality of life.
The main objectives of the organization:
- To support discussion and informing the public about new technologies;
- To protect the right of individuals in free and democratic societies to apply technologies that expand human potential;
- Anticipate and propose solutions for the potential effects of emerging technologies;
- Actively promote and support the development of new technologies, which are believed to have a rather likely positive benefit.
History
Until 2008, the organization was called the World Transhumanist Association (WTA). [1] It was founded in 1997 with the goal of transforming transhumanism into a particular academic discipline, as well as to facilitate communication between various transhumanist groups, their leaders and individual transhumanists, regardless of whether they are academicians or not.
In contrast to the technopo-utopianism of the Institute of Extraptia , BTA officials believed that social forces could undermine their futuristic visions and should be warned. Of particular concern to the members of the World Transhuman Association is unequal access to technology to enhance human qualities among different classes of society and among residents of different countries [2] .
Activity
Areas of activity:
- Human rights campaign
- Campaign for increased life and quality of life
- Campaign for the unification of friendly cultures
Humanity Plus publishes the electronic journal Transhumanism, which publishes research results of scientists related to the problems of transhumanism.
Structure
At the end of 2007, the organization had about 5,000 members [3] .
Manual
Chairman:
- Nick Bostrom
Executive Directors:
- James Hughes ;
- Giulio Prisco ;
- Alex Lightman .
Membership
Membership in the organization is paid - from 30 (for students and residents of developing countries ) to $ 1,000 per year, depending on membership status. There are Full, Plus and Sponsor fares. The latter involves participation in the decision-making organization. [four]
Famous Members
- Ben hertzel
- Nick Bostrom
- Julio Prisco
- Aubrey di gray
- Michael Vassar
See also
- Transhumanism
- Immortalism
- Futurology
Notes
- ↑ WTA changes its image
- ↑ Ford, Alyssa Humanity: The Remix . Utne Magazine (May – June 2005). The date of circulation is March 3, 2007. Archived March 13, 2006.
- ↑ Executive Summary of the 2007 WTA Member Survey Archived September 8, 2008.
- ↑ Join Humanity +
Literature
- Kutyrev, V.A. Philosophy of transhumanism. Directmedia, 2015.
- Budanov, Vladimir Grigorievich. "Quantum synergistic anthropology and the problems of artificial intelligence and transhumanism." Philosophical Sciences 9 (2013): 25-37.