Exploration of the Impact of Literature and Cinema on Perceptions Regarding Life Extension
In an era where advancements in artificial intelligence and biotechnology are challenging the inevitability of aging and death, a thought-provoking conference is set to explore the implications of a world where death might become optional. Titled 'Literature, Film, and the Desirability of Life Extension,' this event aims to challenge narratives that foreground aging and death, and instead, delve into the broader question of the place of literature within contemporary ethical debates.
The conference, taking place at the Tsuzuki Lecture Theatre, is convened by a distinguished group of scholars including Andrew Moeller from the Faculty of History, Jose Maria Andres Porras from the University of North Carolina, Alberto Giubilini from the Uehiro Oxford Institute, and Katherine Helmick from the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages.
The conference invites scholars and practitioners from literature, film, and related fields to discuss timely topics related to life extension. The event is not limited to discussions about life extension but also includes broader discussions about the applicability of stories that engage with the meaning, significance, and desirability of mortality and aging.
The themes explored during the conference include boredom and alienation, identity and memory, aging and altruism, narrative and selfhood, and the ways cultural memory binds us across generations. The conference also considers the potential risks of immortality, such as meaninglessness, and the impact on love.
The artistic engagement with mortality and aging in literature and film can inform contemporary debates about life extension. The conference assesses the desirability of significantly extended lifespans, examining how a longer life could potentially deepen or diminish love.
Recent advances in technology, such as epigenetic interventions or digitally preserving consciousness, are challenging the traditional understanding of death. This conference aims to delve into these topics, focusing on literature and film that engage with the meaning, significance, and desirability of mortality and aging, not just those addressing immortality or the usurpation of death.
If you're intrigued by these topics and wish to participate in this thought-provoking discourse, you can book your place online through the provided link: Book Your Ticket
The search results do not provide specific names of persons from the fields of literature, film, related disciplines, and practitioners invited to discuss the conference theme 'Literature, Film and Longevity.' However, with such esteemed conveners, one can expect a stimulating and insightful event.
