UU Transhumanists

Ray Kurzweil

A renowned inventor, futurist, and author, Ray Kurzweil is best known for his work in fields such as artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and technological singularity. He has been a pioneering figure in advocating for the transformative impact of technology on humanity's future. Kurzweil's predictions about the exponential growth of technology and its integration with human life have been influential in shaping modern transhumanist thought. He envisions a future where humans will merge with technology, enhancing our physical and cognitive abilities and fundamentally changing the human experience.

James Hughes

James Hughes delivered Transhumanism and Unitarian Universalism: Beginning the Dialog to fellow members of Unitarian Universalist Society East in Manchester, Connecticut in 2005. He’s the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies and is the associate provost for institutional research, assessment, and planning at UMass Boston. He is the author of Citizen Cyborg: Why Democratic Societies Must Respond to the Redesigned Human of the Future and reportedly is at work on a book about moral bioenhancement tentatively titled Cyborg Buddha: Using Neurotechnology to Become Better People. (He did this interview titled Cyborg Buddha in 2016.)

Steve Fuller

Steve Fuller is a philosopher and sociologist known for his work on the philosophy of science and public understanding of science. While not directly associated with transhumanism, Fuller's ideas often intersect with transhumanist themes, particularly his advocacy for humanity's pursuit of knowledge and enhancement through technology. He has explored the societal implications of scientific advancements and has contributed to debates on the role of technology in shaping the future of human evolution.