Understanding Pain and Happiness: The Intersection of Genetics and Survival

David Pearce is a co-founder of Humanity+ and a prominent figure within the transhumanism movement.

Where is the future of the human race heading? Will our descendants be at the mercy of random genetic chance for suffering diseases? How about editing the genetic baseline for happiness? Or levels of empathy? Can we use computers to emulate a human brain? What are the ethical implications of Crispr?

Expert to hear David's answers these questions and more as we delve into the fascinating world of transhumanism.

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The Abolitionist Project - https://www.hedweb.com/abolitionist-project/index.html

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