Co-founder of Humanity Plus, formerly known as the World Transhumanist Association,

David Pierce is a leading figure of the transhumanist movement.

David is perhaps best known for his 1995 manifesto, the hedonistic imperative, in which he argues that we can and will abolish suffering throughout the living world.

Following the hedonistic imperative, David has published extensively on topics surrounding utilitarianism, veganism, abolitionism and transhumanism.

Culminating in his most recent 2017 collection of essays, can biotechnology abolish suffering?

Alongside his careful philosophical thinking, David's captivating writing style has inspired philosophers across the world

to look forward into the philosophy of the future, a world as David hopes that is free from

suffering, aging and stupidity. The pan-sycast is supported by West Hill Endowment and Cullum

St Gabriel's Trust. Thank you to West Hill and Cullams for their invaluable support. This interview with

David Pearce was recommended by many of our wonderful patrons, so thank you to everybody who

got in touch, suggesting that we get David on the show. In particular, thank you to the

wire-headed Lily Hooper, the drug-taking David Ligeness, the genetically engineered Jim

Claire, and one more, our premium new patronse, the genetically engineered Jim Claire,

and one more, our premium new patron supporter,

the anonymous and mysteriously named Mr. T.

Lily, David, Jim and Mr. T, you are the real A team.

Oh, I love it when a plan comes together.

In part one, we're going to be discussing transhumanism, and then in part two, we're going to be discussing transhumanism And then in part two

We're going to be engaging in some further discussion

And analyses

And asking lots of your listener questions

Thank you

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