TRANSHUMANISM 2.0
Natasha Vita-More
Cultural Strategist
2.0
Sustainable Transhumanism
Transhumanism
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
Building Materials
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“transhuman” is used by FM
Transhumans in LA
Transhuman Arts Statement
Breakthroughs – TransCentury
Transhuman Update airs
Term “Extropy” is created
Terms “Transhumanist and
“Transhumanism” are used
Extropy: Journal of Transhumanist
Thought emerges
Extropy Institute develops
Extropians email list develops
Extro Conferences are held
Aleph develops transhumanist
Resources in Sweden
Transhumanist FAQ written
“Introduction to Transhumanism”
written
Transcedo develops in
Netherlands
TransVision Conference is held
De:Trans develops in Germany
WTA develops
Transhumanism —
Cultural Evolution
 Early 1980s
 Mid 1980s
 Late 1980s
 Early 1990s
 Mid 1990s
 Late 1990s
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?
Probable future
Current
situation
Actions
necessary
Possible future
Current
situation
IMPACT
One 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?
IMPACT
Recent
Discontinuities
Constants
Recent
Discontinuities
Stakeholders
Constants
Trends
Emerging Issues
Stakeholders
Constants
Recent
Discontinuities
Trends
Potential Events
New Ideas
Emerging Issues
Recent
Discontinuities
Trends
Stakeholders
Constants
Potential Events
Critical
Uncertainties
Environmental
Political
Economics
Technological
Environmental
Environmental
Environmental
Social
Environmental
Social
Environmental
Economics
Political
Environmental
Environmental
Technological
Environmental
Environmental
Environmental
Environmental
Environmental
Storytelling
Entertainment
Social
Environmental
Environmental
Blogocracy
Networks
Environmental
Environmental
Technological
Social Activism
Rapid Global change
Environmental
Environmental
Economics
Political
Social Anxiety
Environmental
Clean Sustainable
Environment
Transpolitical
Internal Situation
Core Values
Capability
Assumptions
Concerns
Communication Plans
External Situation
Internal Situation
Category
Strength
Weakness
1. Transhumanist
Culture
Global
Educated
Professionals
Students
Life extension activists
Technology 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 utopians
Loss of clarity in political
viewpoint
Lack of a joint mind-think status
Social conflicts
External Situation
Category
Opportunities
Threats
1.Competitors
Learning and sharing
opportunities
Need to succeed
Learn what people want
Potential for our ideas being
misconstrued
Opportunists
Pressure from need to
succeed
Stress 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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Strategic Assessment
People served
Their needs Transhumanist
services
Transhumanist
benefits
People who want to
learn about the future
and the effects of rapid
technological change
caused by technology
Resources
Recent Findings
Research material
Websites
Email lists
Conferences and Summits
Satisfaction in being a reliable
source 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 knowledge
about the pros and cons of
technology
Papers and reports
Assurances that the
challenges and
consequences are being
addressed objectively
Proactionary Principle
Opportunity to introduce the
Proactionary Principle to the world
Sense of accomplishment that an
organizational priority is successful
People who are
interested in
philosophy and social
trends
Information about the 21st
century culture
Access to discussion
groups focusing on global
social change
World’s larges resources on
transhumanism
Leading thinkers on
transhumanism and the philosophy
of Extropy
Original papers, magazines and
articles on transhumanism and
posthumans
Maintaining the integrity of
transhumanism and Extropy
Students who want to
get credit for
internships or extra
credit for courses
Direction and advice
Reliable information and
resources
Means to meet people
and network
Extropy Campus
Website and email lists
Access to University professors
Reading material
Feedback and support
Enjoyment for being of service to
the educational community
Satisfaction in expanding the
number of people trained in and/or
knowledgeable about the future
Futurist Organizations
Recruits
Collaborations
Check out the
Competition
Track record of successes
Quality
Experience
Satisfaction in meeting and
working with other futurists
Communication
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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.
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Where are we headed?
We are headed in the direction of _________.
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What do we stand for as a cultural movement?
We stand for___________.
Evolution of Sustainable Transhumanism
Sustainable Body
90%
80%
70%
60%
Human
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Transhuman
Posthuman
2005
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2015
2005
2015
2025
2025
2035
2045
2025
2035
2045
population of transhumans
transhumanists increase
humans decrease
posthumans increase
more transhumans than humans
more posthumans than transhumans
Stakeholders
Everyone
 Planners and Developers
 Rulemakers and Regulators
 Inventors and Investors
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PLAN AHEAD
 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
How Can We Think Ahead?
 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
occur in the future.
 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.
Five ways people view the future
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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
inexorable trends, random events, and the actions of key
individuals and institutions.
TRANSHUMANISM 2.0
Natasha Vita-More
Cultural Strategist
Extropy Institute, President
Transhumanist Arts & Culture, Founder