London Futurists is a London-based educational and networking event based on future studies and transhumanism across a range of disciplines. Topics include the technological singularity as well as emerging technologies and social impact Their. [1]
History
The UK Transhumanist Association had been holding comparable events since 2004, but the event itself was founded in February 2008 as a Facebook group. [2] David Wood has held regular events at Birkbeck College since 2010 organized via Meetup . [3]
Various full-day events on future scenarios have been held, [3] as well as events in conjunction with the arts. [4] [5]
London Futurists serves as the UK Chapter of Humanity + . [6]
External links
- Official website
- Meetup.com group
References
- Jump up^ Prisco, Giulio (9 November 2014). “The Upcoming Decentralization Singularity” . Retrieved 28 September 2016 .
- Jump up^ “Press Release 26th July 2004” . Retrieved 17 July 2016 .
- ^ Jump up to:a b Wood, David (10 July 2016). “About London Futurists” . Retrieved 29 August 2016 .
- Jump up^ Miller, Meg (16 October 2015). “Step Into The High-Tech World Of London’s Futurists” . Retrieved 29 August 2016 .
- Jump up^ Glascock, Taylor (21 October 2015). “Futurists Show Off the God Helmet and Other Inventions” . Retrieved 29 August 2016 .
- Jump up^ “Join Humanity + and start a Chapter!” . Retrieved 17 July 2016 .