What we’re about
This group is for people who are interested in the future and maybe want to help shape it.
The acceleration of technology means that the near future may bring radical changes to all of us. Major developments in technologies like anti-aging, nanotech, genetics, computing, robotics, and geo-engineering are going to make the next few years very exciting - and possibly also very dangerous. We could gain god-like powers - but we might also lose sight of our humanity, and destroy everything that we used to hold dear.
What's your view? Are things improving? Too slowly or too quickly? Are we are entering a new golden age? Or is the potential "Technological Singularity" something to fear? What does it mean to talk about "Human 2.0" and "Humanity+"? Or perhaps you view such talk as techno-hype? Maybe you just like the practical side of technology and want to find out more about possible paradigm shifts?
Anybody is welcome to this group - you don't have to be a Techno Geek or work for some futuristic company to be in our group. The future applies to us all!
Come join in the debate - have your opinions voiced and maybe make some interesting new friends.
All we ask is that members treat each other with the respect they would want for themselves. Our group has members of many ages and backrounds. We have many different perspectives on what the future may bring and like to share different ideas with each other. We approach the future with a open mind and sense of humility. Our group mission is to introduce you to some of the ideas, advancements and people who are making our future happen today.
If you have a subject you would like us to discuss at a meetup just drop us a line.
Note: Videos of some of the previous meetings are available on our YouTube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/user/LondonFuturists/ and here: (Older Archive).
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Vitalism - a new plan to defeat aging and deathLink visible for attendees
Vitalism is a moral philosophy and community of action, forming a revolutionary movement to get humanity to fight as hard as possible to achieve unlimited lifespans in peak health.
That's the message at the top of the webpage vitalism.io, which also proclaims, "Finally, a great plan to save us from aging & death".
Joining us for this webinar will be Adam Gries, co-founder of Vitalism, to talk about the desirability and practicality of the Vitalism initiative.
Topics likely to be discussed include:
- The Vitalist Declaration
- The Longevity State Token initiative
- Vitalism pop-up cities
- Right to Try legislation
- Connections with other pro-longevity initiatives
The webinar will include time for audience questions and feedback.
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This event will be hosted on Zoom. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SIGnCMG1Taaw00KcZ4s0QQ
On this occasion, there will be no charge to register for the webinar or to attend it.
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The Vitalism movement was first announced at the Zuzalu pop-up city in Montenegro.
Vitalism International Foundation is a 501(c)4 non-profit based in Delaware, United States.
For more information about Vitalism see:
- This short YouTube video
- The Vitalism Whitepaper (May 2023).
Also consider attending the Longevity State Conference taking place at Cofrentes, Valencia, Spain, on 13-15 May.
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Adam Gries is a 4x founder, angel investor, and longevity advocate. He has built products reaching 80+ million users.
Adam holds a B.Sc in Neuroscience from Brandeis University.
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The webinar will start broadcasting at 4pm UK time on Sat 4th May. To find this time in other timezones, use https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240504T150000&p1=136
Please log into Zoom up to 10 minutes ahead of the start time of the event, so you won't miss the start of the live broadcast.
As the discussion proceeds, attendees will be welcome to raise questions and vote to prioritise questions raised by others.
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To register for this event, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SIGnCMG1Taaw00KcZ4s0QQ
