by Dan | Sep 22, 2013 | Interviews with Philosophers
In the future, will technology deconstruct or reconstruct gender identities as culturally represented and understood by society today? In a recent interview, Dr. Patrick Hopkins, a professor of Philosophy at Millcaps College, provides some interesting insights into...
by Dan | Sep 14, 2013 | Interviews with Philosophers
In the spirit of valuing freedom of thought in the face of scientific advancement and expansion of human potential, how much room is there for religious debate? What are the relevant and logical ethical arguments to consider in the face of scientific progress? These...
by Dan | Aug 28, 2013 | Interviews with Philosophers
Authenticity is an oft-used and seemingly coveted word in the English language. The idea of, the meaning or the essence behind “authenticity”, might be perceived as common to the universal human experience, but how do we come to an agreed upon definition of the word,...
by Dan | Jun 28, 2013 | Interviews with Philosophers
After flying between myriad conferences on Ethics and Transhumanism, Dr. Stefan Sorgner caught up with me recently here at Sentient Potential to discuss “Metahumanism,” transhuman philosophy, and ethical considerations regarding human enhancement. Currently teaching...
by Dan | Jun 9, 2013 | Consciousness is What Counts, Improving Sentient Experience, Interviews with Philosophers
David Pearce is an Oxford philosopher and one of the world’s most prominent proponents of utilitarianism. His work and writing on transhumanism (and involvement with organizations like the IEET) has also lead him to be recognized as the possibly most recognized...
by Dan | Mar 13, 2013 | Ancient Perspectives on Transhuman Issues, Interviews with Philosophers
Staying on the path of digging into Nietzsche, I was able to catch up recently with Professor Mark Anderson of Nashiville’s Belmont University. Specializing in Nietzsche and the ancient greeks, Prof. Anderson shared some if his insights into Nietzsche’s...
