Technocalyps

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Technocalyps - Kickass documentary in 3 parts:

Part 1: Transhuman

Are we prepared for dealing with the prospect that humanity is not the end of evolution? 'Technocalyps' is an intriguing three-part documentary on the notion of transhumanism by Belgian visual artist and filmmaker Frank Theys. The latest findings in genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology appear in the media every day, but with no analysis of their common aim: that of exceeding human limitations. The director conducts his enquiry into the scientific, ethical and metaphysical dimensions of technological development. The film includes interviews by top experts and thinkers on the subject worldwide, including Marvin Minsky, Terence McKenna, Hans Moravec, Bruce Sterling, Robert Anton Wilson, Richard Seed, Margareth Wertheim, Kirkpatrick Sale, Ralph C. Merkle, Mark Pesce, Ray Kurzweil, Rabbi Youssouf Kazen, Rael and many others.

Part 2: Preparing for the Singularity

In this part advocates and opponents of a transhuman future are weighed against each other; prognoses are done when we can expect the transhuman revolution and how people are preparing for it already now.

Part 3: The Digital Messiah

This part covers the metaphysical consequences of the new technological revolution. On the one hand scientist start to use metaphysical concepts to describe the impact of their research, on the other hand, a surprisingly large number of scientific projects is inspired by religious aspirations and more and more theologians from any religious or spiritual belief are getting interested in these aspirations of new technology, making the discussion inextricably complex.

Youtube playlist for all 3 parts:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=269B04AF0A6C6CE1


Enjoy... and feel free to post your comments after watching.

 

[TClaeys]

You know what would be nice?? If forum members could have a version of Paracast TV where they could post various titles they have found. I know some really cool videos have been posted. But they are hard to find because of remembering thread names and so forth (except for Paracast TV because you van just go there).

But perhaps this would take up too much space here (although we could just link it). I don't know. Anyway looking forward to viewing the video you've posted. I'm quite interested in the newest coming technological age and it's implications. Thanks.