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The World Transhumanist Association is a nonprofit membership organization which works to promote discussion of the possibilities for radical improvement of human capacities using genetic, cybernetic and nano technologies.

1 History

The WTA was founded in 1998 by Nick Bostrom and David Pearce.

2 Objectives

The objectives of the WTA are:

1) to support discussion and public awareness of emerging technologies;

2) to defend the right of individuals in free and democratic societies to adopt technologies that expand human capacities;

3) to anticipate and propose solutions for the potential consequences of emerging technologies.

3 See also

4 External links


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