TechnoCalyps

Name: TechnoCalyps
Genre: Documentary, Science Fiction
Released: 2006-05-01
Rating: 3.4
Cast: Terence McKenna

Are we prepared for dealing with the prospect that humanity is not the end of evolution?

Summary

Are we prepared for dealing with the prospect that humanity is not the end of evolution? Technocalyps is an intriguing three-part documentary on the notion of transhumanism by Belgian visual artist and filmmaker Frank Theys. The latest findings in genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology appear in the media every day, but with no analysis of their common aim: that of exceeding human limitations. The director conducts his enquiry into the scientific, ethical and metaphysical dimensions of technological development.

Details

Release Date: May 1, 2006

Runtime: 156 minutes

Genres: Documentary, Science Fiction

Original Language: EN

Rating: ⭐ 6.0/10 (5 votes)

Technocalyps

TechnoCalyps
Are we prepared for dealing with the prospect that humanity is not the end of evolution? Technocalyps is an intriguing three-part documentary on the notion of transhumanism by Belgian visual artist and filmmaker Frank Theys. The latest findings in genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology appear in the media every day, but with no analysis of their common aim: that of exceeding human limitations. The director conducts his enquiry into the scientific, ethical and metaphysical dimensions of technological development.
Technocalyps part 2: Preparing for the Singularity
Documentary - The latest findings in genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology appear in the media every day, but with no analysis of what seems to be their common aim: exceeding human limitations and creating higher, trans-human forms of life. Part 2 of 3.
Technocalyps part 3: The Digital Messiah
Documentary - The latest findings in genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology appear in the media every day, but with no analysis of what seems to be their common aim: exceeding human limitations and creating higher, trans-human forms of life. Part 3 of 3.