Book Review: What Technology Wants

With this book, Kevin Kelly breaks new ground in his insightful theory of technology or the technium as one of the living kingdoms of nature.

Through the Wormhole:Does Time Exist - Revisited

In a universe of possibilities; Time's existence was put the the test in last night's episode of Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. Join us here on Plus Ultra Tech as we re-examine the highlights, and fill in the gaps.

A Brief History of Humanism 4b

Anton Mesmer Marquis de Puysegur and "animal magnetism" - how were they connected to transhumanism?

A Brief History Of Transhumanism 4

Victor Frankenstein, Galvani, Aldini, Andre Ure, Johann Dippel,  - all transhumanists?  Let us investigate.

A Brief History of Transhumanism 3c

Rosicrucians and their transhumanist leanings.

A Brief History Of Transhumanism 3b

The Count de St. Germain,  how could he be considered transhumanist?  Find out here.

The Destruction of Unwanted Space/Time (working title)

THERE ARE THESE DARK MOMENTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.

THEY ARE HELL, AND WE WILL DESTROY THEM.

The Singularity IS A Religion!

Lately, critics have been labeling the Singularity a religion. The Singularitarians themselves typically respond negatively to this accusation. But why are they shying away from letting it be called a religion? Are they doubting progresses' potential?

The App Breakthrough: APPS vs Browsers & How You Will See The Internet 2

As mobile devices proliferate, will their Apps replace the browser as the main way users access information?  Many think so, others disagree.

The App Breakthrough: APPS vs Browsers & How You Will See The Internet 1

There is a struggle for control of how you will access the Internet.  The old and present standard is the browser, but a new challenger has arisen fueled by the explosive growth of mobile devices - the app.

End Of The Digital Hub: Apple's Crowning of iCloud

Apple crowns a new digital hub as the Post PC Era has officially begun with Apple's push for iCloud and its iOS5.

A Brief History Of Transhumanism 3a

In this part of our series we further explore the pre-scientific efforts at transcending the limits of humanity.

A Brief History Of Transhumanism 2

The Golem, the Homunculus - most have never heard of these terms.  These terms and the concepts they stood for flourished in the middle ages in the Middle East and through the Middle East into Europe.  The men behind these ideas, seeking immortality and superior human abilities and powers, were the idealogical predecessors of the transhumanist movement.

A Brief History Of Transhumanism 1

How old is the transhumanist desire in man?  We suspect very old indeed.

Synthetic Biology: Past, Present, Future, Good & Bad 1a

Since its first use in 1910, the term synthetic biology has been a dream of many biologists.  It has now become true.

The Arrival Of The Quantum Computer 2

We continue with the historic announcement of the world's first commercially available Quantum computer by D-Wave Systems.

The Arrival Of The Quantum Computer 1

With the arrival of the first Quantum Computer, much of what we thought was impossible will now be a reality.

Jenny Tilloston's Fashion, Perfume & Green Lantern's Emotional Spectrum 2

Do colors reflect emotions?  Do emotions reflect colors?  Can the new generation of smart clothes use color to affect your emotions?

Humanity+ @Parsons Day 2 Review

Day 2 of Transhumanism Meets Design started off with a bang. Mark Wexler showed up to promote his new film How To Live Forever. He couldn't have found a better crowd of people to sell his film on opening weekend.

Humanity+ @Parsons Day 1 Review

A Humanity+ event at a design school sounded tailor made for Natash Vita-More, who co-chaired the event with Ed Keller. As day 1 unfolded it was clear why the transhumanism came first in Transhumanism Meets Design.

Jenny Tilloston's Fashion, Perfume & Green Lantern's Emotional Spectrum 1

How do colors and odors affect your brain?  Dr. Tillotson from Cambridge has done a lot of research in this area.

Holograms Go Pop...Singularity Is Not Far Off!

A sensation in Japan is Hatsune Miku.  A holographic image of a singer who attracts thousands to concerts al over Japan.

Live Humanity+ @Parsons: NYC

This Conference is going on right now.  You may watch it live here.

Transhumanism Meets Design! May 14-15, 2011 NYC

The conference brings together futurists, cyberneticists, life extensionists, singularity advocates, A[G]I and robotics experts, human enhancement specialists, inventors, ethicists, philosophers, and theorists to meet with the creativity and rigorous scholarship of design at Parsons.

Book Review: When Gadgets Betray Us

How do our gadgets "betray" us?  Find out in this new book by Robert Vamosi.

Historical Exponential Optimism

Technology is growing exponentially. Some find the pace frightening. The thing is, fear cripples. Technology aids. This post examines why optimism isn't just the right perspective, optimism is self fulfilling. Its no coincidence that time itself is perceived to move forward.