​Humans 2.0

​“Human nature is not a fixed point; it is a work in progress,” philosopher Nick Bostrom tells us.

​But what does it really mean to improve human beings, and who should decide? What would you change about us if you could?

​Join the Reel Philosophers for another exciting event, this time featuring selected scenes from Andrew Niccol’s 1997 film Gattaca, using its vision of genetic selection to start us off on a discussion about the promises and risks of human enhancement.

​We’ll screen only film clips, leaving plenty of room for reflections between them.

​Inspired by ancient Greek symposia, Reel Philosophers nights help sharpen critical thinking through film discussions, gently guided by professional philosophers.

​The Flow

​13:00 Coworking (register your interest in the form)

​17:30 Doors open: enjoy free drinks and mingle

​18:00 Join discussions led by philosopher Anja Steinbauer and sparked by cinematic vignettes

​20:00 Socialising over drinks

​20:30 Doors close, yet conversations tend to wander through the streets and minds long after

​Registration closes at 5 pm on 25 April due to building entry requirements.

​Venue and drinks partner: Vorboss

​Vorboss is built for London, delivering world-class connectivity and tech services that are simple, transparent, and built for the future. We own our network and service end-to-end, and whilst others compromise, we don't: no contractors, no hidden costs, no nonsense. Our mission is to set a new standard for reliability and service in telecoms.

​Wish to organise a corporate critical thinking session? Contact Helen Rantsevitch.

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Film clubs form part of the Human RenAIssance series of interdisciplinary events in Fleet Street Quarter and beyond, organised by members of Philosopfy For All, GTA Future of Work and GTA Data and AI groups.

​Producers:
Philosophy for All (PFA) is an independent non-profit association open to everyone interested in philosophy, active since 1998. It hosts various regular free events for the general public.

​Reputy helps discover, grow and showcase human skills, such as critical thinking.

Media Partners: Philosophy Now and London Daily.