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# About
Background, purpose, and approach of the Transhumanist Council.
### Purpose
The Transhumanist Council is an international organization focused on responsible human enhancement. It supports work at the intersection of science, engineering, ethics, and public engagement.
### Background
The Council was founded on **November 22, 2024**. It was established to coordinate research-oriented discussion, educational resources, and community collaboration.
### What the Council does
The Council’s work is organized around several functions:
* **Education:** explaining key concepts in transhumanism and related disciplines.
* **Community coordination:** connecting researchers, advocates, and citizen-scientists.
* **Research and advocacy:** encouraging development and evaluation of emerging technologies.
* **Ethics and policy dialogue:** engaging questions of safety, access, and governance.
### Areas of interest
Common focus areas include:
* Longevity science and age-related disease prevention
* Artificial intelligence and cognitive enhancement
* Brain–computer interfaces
* Genetic engineering (including CRISPR)
* Nanotechnology and advanced biotechnology
### Approach
The Council emphasizes:
* **Evidence-aware discussion:** clear claims and cited sources when available.
* **Pluralism:** multiple perspectives across scientific, philosophical, and cultural traditions.
* **Practical ethics:** consent, safety, and harm reduction.
* **Access and equity:** understanding how benefits and risks are distributed.
### How to participate
Join the Discord
Visit transhumanism.app
For a platform-by-platform guide, see [Join the community](/transhumanist-council/join-the-community.md).