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Will We Out-Grow Our Inherited Brains? – A View of Societal Lenses, with Dr. Pat Hopkins

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...

Where Human Ethics and Legislation Meet: Less or More Progress? – With Russell Blackford

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...

Pharmacological Enhancements Prompt Closer Look at an “Authentic” Self with Dr. Alexandre Erler

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,...

Dr. Stefan Sorgner on the Importance and Origin of Transhuman Philosophy

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...

David Pearce Interview – On the Higher Hedonic Future

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...

Nietzsche on Human Enhancement – Philosopher Interview

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...
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