Description

Each year on July 20th, Terasem conducts a workshop on the subject of geoethical nanotechnology. The purpose of the event is to provide the public with informed perspectives regarding geoethical nanotechnology via expert presentations, challenges and discussions. It also seeks to develop a set of geoethical guidelines that will provide a “safe harbor” within which curative nanotechnology can develop. (Read more)

Next Event in Second Life

For the first time since the inaugural event in 2004, the 2008 workshop will be conducted in Second Life at Terasem Island. To view the program page, please click here.

For information related to previous Workshops, please visit the Archive page.

 

Description

Each year on December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Terasem conducts a colloquium on the law of transbeman persons. The event seeks to provide the public with informed perspectives regarding the legal rights and obligations of "transbeman persons" via audio/video webcast (including transcripts) of expert presentations, challenges and discussions. We also hope to facilitate development of a body of law covering the rights and obligations of entities that transcend, and yet encompass, conventional conceptions of humanness. (Read more)

$1000 Student Honorarium. Terasem is also accepting student papers for the December Colloquium. We will give a $1000 honorarioum to one selected student presenter. For more information, please click here.

For information related to previous Workshops, please visit the Archive page.

 

Techno-Freedom Seder, March 10

Each year on March 10th, Terasem celebrates the Techno-Freedom Seder. The Freedom Seder is inspired by a 3000 year-old Jewish ceremony to commemorate freedom from Egyptian slavery. It expands on the Jewish tradition and contemplates more diverse aspects of freedom.

To view the program page, with links to media, please click here.

Celebration of Life Seder, June 10

On June 10th of each year, Terasem holds the Celebration of Life Seder, inspired by an ancient Jewish ceremony, Tu B’Shevat, to commemorate the gifts of trees. This Seder expands on the Jewish tradition and contemplates more diverse aspects of nature.

To view the program page, with links to media, please click here.

Techno-Obligation Meeting, September 10

The Techno-Obligation meeting is held each year on September 10th. The meeting devoted to increased understanding of the obligations of technology.

To view the program page, with links to media, please click here.