Reel Philosophers - Humans 2.0

***Free with promocode **- details below

“Human nature is not a fixed point; it is a work in progress,” philosopher Nick Bostrom tells us.

​But what does it really mean to improve human beings, and who should decide? What would you change about us if you could?

​Join the Reel Philosophers for another exciting event, this time featuring selected scenes from Andrew Niccol’s 1997 film Gattaca, using its vision of genetic selection to start us off on a discussion about the promises and risks of human enhancement.

​Please note that we'll screen film clips only, not the entire film.

​Inspired by ancient Greek symposia, Reel Philosophers nights help sharpen** critical thinking **through film discussions, gently guided by professional philosophers.

​Philosophy meets art at the Vorboss office, connecting the local business community.
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​The Flow

​9:00 Coworking (registration link above)
​17:30 Doors open: enjoy free drinks and mingle
​18:00 Join discussions led by PFA philosopher Anja Steinbauer and sparked by cinematic vignettes (no full screening)
​19:20 Curtain falls. Credits and reflections
​19:30 Socialising over drinks
​20:00 Doors close, yet conversations tend to wander through the streets and minds long after

​The office space accommodates up to 30 seated guests. Use promocode "Free" if you'd like to book a free place, and arrive promptly to ensure admittance and a seat. Alternatively, pay the optional fee of GBP 10 for guaranteed admittance and a reserved seat (by paying this fee you will also support PFA and enable us to offer more exciting events to the general public). PFA financial members can reserve a seat for free - e-mail us if you'd like to excercise this option.

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Film clubs form part of the Human RenAIssance series of interdisciplinary events in Fleet Street Quarter and beyond, organised by members of Philosopfy For All, GTA Future of Work and GTA Data and AI groups.

​If you wish to become an event partner, contact Helen Rantsevitch.

Media Partners: Philosophy Now and London Daily.