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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. {% embed url="Join the Discord Visit transhumanism.app
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{% hint style="info" %} Want a quick “where should I go?” guide? Use [Join the community](/transhumanist-council/join-the-community.md). {% endhint %} ### 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** {% hint style="info" %} See [Josh Universe](/transhumanist-council/josh-universe.md) for background, education, and related ventures. {% endhint %} ### Links * Website: [transhumanism.app](https://transhumanism.app) * Discord: [discord.gg/jrpH2qyjJk](https://discord.gg/jrpH2qyjJk) * Telegram: [t.me/transhumanistcouncil](https://t.me/transhumanistcouncil) * Forum: [biohacking.forum](https://biohacking.forum) * Blog: [transhumanist.media](https://transhumanist.media) * Bluesky: [@transhumanism.app](https://bsky.app/profile/transhumanism.app) ### Social channels