London Futurists

London Futurists is an London-based educational and networking event based around futures studies and transhumanism across a range of disciplines. Topics include the technological singularity as well as emerging technologies and their social impact.[1]

History

The UK Transhumanist Association had been holding comparable events since 2004, however the event itself was founded in in February 2008 as a Facebook group.[2] David Wood has held regular events are held at Birkbeck College since 2010 organised 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

References

  1. ↑ Prisco, Giulio (9 November 2014). "The Upcoming Decentralization Singularity". Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Press Release 26th July 2004". Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  3. 1 2 Wood, David (10 July 2016). "About London Futurists". Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  4. ↑ Miller, Meg (16 October 2015). "Step Into The High-Tech World Of London's Futurists". Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  5. ↑ Glascock, Taylor (21 October 2015). "Futurists Show Off the 'God Helmet' and Other Inventions". Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "Join Humanity+ and start a Chapter!". Retrieved 17 July 2016.
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