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I am trying to write the history of transhumanism-related communities

by Ihor Kendiukhov
29th Aug 2025
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I am trying to write the history of transhumanism-related communities
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[-]jbash3d412

"TESCREAL" reads as basically a slur to me, and I suspect to most people who know its history.

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[-]Ihor Kendiukhov3d32

Noted. I did not have this association myself, but got such feedback from some people. 

I changed the name. Do you think there is a better word (when we try to limit ourselves to just one word)?

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[-]niplav3d20

I believe you wanted to write "Salmon" for CFAR? Otherwise great graph. Honestly having a hard time thinking of what you missed.

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[-]Ihor Kendiukhov3d10

Thanks, yes, there was a typo!

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I am collecting materials, trying to represent the genealogy and actual history of all or almost all transhumanism/rationality-adjacent communities and ideologies. There is already quite a lot, so maybe I will compile it into a book. I want to display an "internal" perspective (a transhumanist from teenage years, a rationalist since around 20, which was 7 years ago).

I have come up with the following sketch now:

I am also giving a presentation on this subject at the LWCW in Berlin next Sunday. 

Naturally, all comments, objections and corrections are welcome. Also, if there are already such projects, compilations, or maps, I would very much appreciate it if you let me know. 

Note: It is by no means an academic project. I try to be completely objective as far as dates, people, events, and facts are concerned, but I allow myself some liberties in defining categories, structures, and commonalities. It is more about how I and people around me perceive it rather than how a philosopher or culturologist would.