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Co-founder of Humanity+, formerly known as the World Transhumanist Association, David Pearce is a leading figure of the transhumanist movement. David is perhaps best known for his 1995 manifesto, The Hedonistic Imperative, in which he argues that we can, and will, abolish suffering throughout the living world. Following The Hedonistic Imperative, David has published extensively on topics surrounding utilitarianism, veganism, abolitionism and transhumanism; culminating in his most recent 2017 collection of essays, Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering?
Alongside his careful philosophical thinking, David's captivating writing-style has inspired philosophers across the world to look forward into the 'philosophy of the future'. A world as David hopes, that is free from suffering, ageing and stupidity.
Contents
Part I. Transhumanism.
Part II. Further Analysis and Discussion.
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Co-founder of Humanity+, formerly known as the World Transhumanist Association, David Pearce is a leading figure of the transhumanist movement. David is perhaps best known for his 1995 manifesto, The Hedonistic Imperative, in which he argues that we can, and will, abolish suffering throughout the living world. Following The Hedonistic Imperative, David has published extensively on topics surrounding utilitarianism, veganism, abolitionism and transhumanism; culminating in his most recent 2017 collection of essays, Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering?
Alongside his careful philosophical thinking, David's captivating writing-style has inspired philosophers across the world to look forward into the 'philosophy of the future'. A world as David hopes, that is free from suffering, ageing and stupidity.
Contents
Part I. Transhumanism.
Part II. Further Analysis and Discussion.

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