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About David Wood

Chair of London Futurists. Principal of Delta Wisdom

Technoprogressives and transhumanists

Posted on 12 October, 2013 by David Wood

Futurists vary amongst themselves along several different dimensions. The attached video looks at some of the variables, and describes technoprogressives and transhumanists. The video raises the question: Which kind of futurist are you? Note: the ideas in this video should … Continue reading →

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The energy of nations

Posted on 26 September, 2013 by David Wood

The attached audio is a complete record of the London Futurists meetup featuring Jeremy Leggett on Saturday 5th October: To download a copy of this audio file, right click on this link. Continuing the discussion: You can use the Comments section … Continue reading →

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Projects to accelerate radical healthy longevity

Posted on 17 September, 2013 by David Wood

This video provides background to a London Futurists exploration of ongoing projects to accelerate healthy longevity: The exploration started with a meetup, held as a Google “Hangout On Air” and broadcast live on YouTube, in which four panellists shared news … Continue reading →

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Information for speakers

Posted on 8 September, 2013 by David Wood

The following notes are designed to help speakers and potential speakers prepare for in-person London Futurists meetups. The formal parts of our meetings typically last two hours (e.g. 2pm-4pm on a Saturday afternoon), and are divided up roughly as follows: … Continue reading →

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Radical Abundance: How a Revolution In Nanotechnology Will Change Civilization

Posted on 1 September, 2013 by David Wood

The attached audio is a complete recording of the London Futurists event Radical Abundance: How a Revolution In Nanotechnology Will Change Civilization, with speaker Professor Eric Drexler. The audio includes: A 17 minute introduction by David Wood, covering London Futurists activities … Continue reading →

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Biomedical discoveries and the ageless generation

Posted on 1 September, 2013 by David Wood

The attached audio is a complete recording of the London Futurists event Biomedical Discoveries and the Ageless Generation, with speaker Alex Zhavoronkov. The audio includes: One hour and 32 minutes of presentation 40 minutes of question and answer. To download a … Continue reading →

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Futurism, Spirituality, and Faith

Posted on 30 August, 2013 by David Wood

What approach should technoprogressives take towards movements that promote spirituality, religion, or faith? Given the persistent power and influence of these movements, should we seek to: Ignore or sidestep these movements? Oppose them – via reason (and perhaps via activism)? … Continue reading →

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Introducing London Futurists Academy

Posted on 30 August, 2013 by David Wood

This video introduces the purpose of London Futurists Academy – the online archive of materials from London Futurists events and projects. Suggested follow-up viewing: Forthcoming meetings The lead up to the Singularity

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The lead up to the Singularity

Posted on 30 August, 2013 by David Wood

This video helps to explain the scope of London Futurists, by briefly describing technology convergence, the technological singularity, and the hybrid age. Suggested follow-up viewing: Forthcoming meetings Introducing London Futurists Academy Radical Abundance: How a Revolution In Nanotechnology Will Change Civilization Beyond … Continue reading →

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