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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

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