Transvision 2003 Panel 

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SATURDAY   June 28, 2003    

3:15-4:45pm

Linsly-Chittenden Hall, 62 High St., New Haven CT

 

Transhumanist Strategies

Simon Smith
Founder, Editor-in-Chief, Betterhumans

"Mainstreaming Offensive: Making Transhumanism the Next Big Thing"

Some propose that Transhumanism is inherently offensive to most sensibilities and that it could never become a mainstream movement without weakening what makes it valuable and unique. This presentation argues that Transhumanism can become the Next Big Thing.

Simon Smith is founder and editor-in-chief of Betterhumans.

Benjamin Hijink
Chicago Transhumanist Association

"Organizing Campus Transhumanist Groups and an International Facilitation Network"

This proposal to create an international facilitation network for the organization of campus transhumanist groups finds its justification in the need to continually engage young generations in transhumanist dialog in order to undo the hegemony of the bio-conservative political establishment, to catalyze sympathetic students, and to educate communities of learning about transhumanist issues and ideas. A number of options for implementation of the network will be offered, as well as perspectives on key resources, target cultures, specific v. broad groups, inclusive involvement, local chapter support, advocacy, a rough timeline, and a wish list to which the audience may add suggestions.