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Alexander Thomas

@posthumanfutures.bsky.social

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Filmmaker, academic. New book: The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/the-politics-and-ethics-of-transhumanism

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Alexander Thomas @posthumanfutures.bsky.social · Dec 13

My first book, The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism, is the first BUP book that's part of the OpenUp Initiative. So it's open access. Read it for free and enjoy, here:

Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · Dec 4

The first OA book from Bristol University Press to be funded by the OpenUp Initiative is now out:

bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/the-politics...

The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism

The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism - Techno-Human Evolution and Advanced Capitalism; Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence This book interrogates the promises of transhumanis...

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Alexander Thomas @posthumanfutures.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thanks to the brilliant duo @xriskology.bsky.social
and @katewillett.bsky.social for having me on the fantastic Dystopia Now podcast! Loved chatting to you! Listen here: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0C8n... Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/transh...

Transhumanism and Capitalism with Dr. Alexander Thomas

Podcast Episode · Dystopia Now · 05/06/2025 · 1h 36m

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Cristina Madeira @cristinarmadeira.bsky.social · Jun 5

Another amazing conversation on the “Dystopia Now” podcast.
Thank you guys...
@katewillett.bsky.social, @xriskology.bsky.social e @posthumanfutures.bsky.social

Lots of material included on the patreon post.
www.patreon.com/posts/transh...

Transhumanism and Capitalism with Dr. Alexander Thomas | Dystopia Now

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Alexander Thomas @posthumanfutures.bsky.social · May 13

Very much enjoyed speaking to @goodrobotpod.bsky.social and delighted that the episode is now out. Check it out: YouTube: youtu.be/UbeW2vVyVdc?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6KJm...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Transhumanist Fantasies with Alexander Thomas

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Alexander Thomas @posthumanfutures.bsky.social · May 11

Beverley is still winning awards after 10 years! It picked up the The Teenage Cancer Trust Music Award at CIFF last night. Here's producer Cass and I with the trophy. You can watch it here: youtu.be/6vbibz40Usw?... Maybe time I made a new one!

Alexander Thomas @posthumanfutures.bsky.social · May 7

My short film Beverley will be screening this Friday (9th May, 10am-12.30pm) at the Cine International Film Festival cineinternationalfilmfestival.com/film-lineup in the Continuing Battles Shorts program in Karma Sanctum, Soho Hotel, W1B 5NF. Come check it out!

Film Lineup | Cine International Festival

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Alexander Thomas @posthumanfutures.bsky.social · Apr 26

Another podcast interview! This time with @thedissenteryt.bsky.social Check it out on YouTube: youtu.be/aQNmFgyL6Iw or Spotify: tinyurl.com/26n99msc and here's Ricardo's website: www.thedissenter.net He's had some great guests on there!

#1089 Alexander Thomas: The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism

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The Dissenter @thedissenteryt.bsky.social · Apr 25

New episode (1089), with Dr. Alexander Thomas. We talk about his fascinating book, The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism: Techno-Human Evolution and Advanced Capitalism. #Philosophy #politics

YouTube: youtu.be/aQNmFgyL6Iw
Podcast: tinyurl.com/26n99msc