"The ethics of human enhancement" by Prof Nick Bostrom and Prof Anne Kerr

Past Event

Date
 30 October 2012, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location

This lecture is hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Summary: This dialogue will consider how issues related to human enhancement fit into the bigger picture of humanity’s future, including the risks and opportunities that will be created by future technological advances. It will question the individualistic logic of human enhancement and consider the social conditions and consequences of enhancement technologies, both real and imagined.

Speakers:

  • Professor Nick Bostrom, Director, Future of Humanity Institute, Oxford Martin School
  • Professor Anne Kerr, Professor of Sociology, University of Leeds

Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE

This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email events@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6043.