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Spiritual Machines: Transhumanism and Religion
Spiritual Machines: Transhumanism and Religion
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Ever since early scientists began experimenting with immortality elixirs in the middle ages, religion has been influencing transhumanism. Now, we’re beginning to see transhumanism influencing religion.
Guests
Calvin Mercer, Professor of Religious Studies at East Carolina University
Meghan O’Gieblyn, writer
Blaire Ostler, Director and Former President of the Mormon Transhumanist Association
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Guests
Calvin Mercer, Professor of Religious Studies at East Carolina University
Meghan O’Gieblyn, writer
Blaire Ostler, Director and Former President of the Mormon Transhumanist Association
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Released:
Jan 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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