Transhumanist Council
An international organization advancing transhumanist research, education, and community collaboration.
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Overview
The Transhumanist Council (often abbreviated THC) is an international organization. It was founded on November 22, 2024. It supports research, education, and community coordination around transhumanism.
The Council is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida (United States). Its work spans science, engineering, ethics, and public engagement.
Organization profile
Founded: November 22, 2024
Founder: Josh Universe
Headquarters: Melbourne, Florida
Scope: International
Fields: transhumanism, posthumanism, longevity research, artificial intelligence
Website: transhumanism.app
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Mission and focus areas
The Council focuses on three long-term aims:
Superlongevity: reducing age-related disease and extending healthy lifespan.
Superintelligence: improving human cognition and supporting advanced AI research.
Superwellbeing: improving physical, mental, and emotional health through technology.
These aims are pursued with attention to safety, accessibility, and public understanding.
Activities
The Council’s activities include:
Research and advocacy: supporting responsible development of emerging technologies. This includes gene editing (including CRISPR), nanotechnology, BCIs, and AI.
Community building: convening discussions and collaborations across online communities and interest groups.
Public education: publishing materials on scientific and societal implications of enhancement.
Policy engagement: contributing to work on regulation, standards, and access.
Membership and reach
The Council reports approximately 113,000 members (2024) across its online communities. Its digital properties report over 1.3 million annual views.
Governance
The Council operates as a decentralized, community-driven platform. It describes itself as non-partisan. It emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and geographies.
Ethical considerations
Transhumanist technologies can raise complex challenges. Common areas of concern include:
Equity and access: who benefits, who is excluded, and why.
Human identity and autonomy: informed consent, enhancement boundaries, and cultural impact.
Safety and unintended consequences: technical risks, misuse, and downstream societal effects.
The Council supports transparent debate and the development of practical ethical frameworks.
Key technology domains
The Council’s discussions commonly include:
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Genetic engineering (including CRISPR)
Nanotechnology
Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs)
Advanced prosthetics, regenerative medicine, and biotechnology
Leadership
Founder: Josh Universe
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Links
Website: transhumanism.app
Discord: discord.gg/jrpH2qyjJk
Telegram: t.me/transhumanistcouncil
Forum: biohacking.forum
Blog: transhumanist.media
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