The future of technoprogressive politics

Thanks to breakthroughs in science and technology, the future could be profoundly better than the present – provided we recognise this opportunity, and take appropriate actions.

In this vision, there will be an abundance of all-round human flourishing. Everyone will have the means to live better than well - healthier and fitter than ever before; nourished emotionally and spiritually as well as physically; and living at peace with ourselves, the environment, and our neighbours both near and far.

That's the technoprogressive vision of the Transhumanist Party UK. But what are the next steps in transforming this vision into actual policies and campaigns?

On 16th November, members and friends of the Transhumanist Party invite people from across the political spectrum to join the discussion about the future of technoprogressive politics.

Topics at this event will include the technoprogressive transformation of:
*) the operation of democracy
*) all-round healthcare
*) the social contract
*) education and the media
*) finance and the economy
*) international relations
*) political action that steers the development of technology

There will also be discussion of
*) goals for the UK to achieve by 2035 - and interim targets for 2025
*) alliances and joint projects to accelerate technoprogressive goals

== Schedule ==

Planning is still at an early stage for this event. However, here's the basic framework.

09:30-09:50: Registration
09:50-10:00: Chair's introduction
10.00-12.00: Morning talks and/or workshops
12:00-13:00: Lunch break (lunch not provided)
13:00-13:30: Refreshments provided, to aid networking
13:30-15:00: Early afternoon talks and/or workshops
15:00-15:30: Refreshment/networking break
15:30-17:30: Late afternoon talks and day wrap-up

More details will be provided in the coming weeks.

== Speakers ==

*) Julian Snape: "The technoprogressive case for UBI"
*) Indra Adnan / Pat Kane: "The future of Alternative Politics"
*) Ant Henson: "Decentralisation, distribution, and democratisation"
*) Tony Czarnecki: "Reforming Democracy for Coexistence with AI"
*) Chris Monteiro: "Transhumanist politics: criticisms and responses"
*) David Wood: "From 2019 via 2025 to 2035: next steps"

More speakers will be announced shortly.

** Anyone who wishes to offer a talk (20 minutes in length) should contact
the organisers asap **

== Ticket price ==

The ticket cost for the event (£20) is designed to cover room hire costs and light refreshments. Please pay in advance, online, after you RSVP.

Alternatively, if there are still seats available, payment of £25 in that case can be made in cash at the door on the day. (Requesting payment in advance assists with accurate planning of the event.)

Journalists are welcome to attend the meeting free-of-charge - please contact the organisers in advance.

== Early bird registration ==

The first fifty tickets are available at the reduced price of £15.

== More information ==

For more details about the Transhumanist Party UK, see http://transhumanistparty.org.uk/

The meeting image is based on work by Pete Linforth from Pixabay - see https://pixabay.com/illustrations/westminster-london-england-uk-1472807/