Scorned by over 500 publishers and literary agents around the world, his philosophical thriller has been called revolutionary and socially. The transhumanist wager by zoltan istvan is an interesting, wellwritten and thoughtprovoking science fiction novel that will captivate your imagination. He is also running for governor of california for the libertarian party on a platform pushing science and. The transhumanist wager by zoltan istvan goodreads. This is the website for the book in progress, at any cost. His philosophical thriller has been called revolutionary. Jul 03, 20 zoltan istvan has written a very powerful book called the transhumanist wager.
He is a philosophy and religious studies graduate of columbia university and resides in san francisco with his daughter and physician wife. That said, zoltan has since denied the book comprises such a manifesto. October 17, 20 the website for the book, at any cost. According to zoltan istvan, a transhumanist activist who wrote the foreword for the book super you, the three laws of transhumanism are. A humanitarian activist and former journalist for national geographic, istvan has traveled to over 100 countries, and has a degree in philosophy and religion from columbia university. Leading futurist, philosopher, and former national geographic journalist zoltan istvan presents his awardwinning, bestselling visionary novel, the transhumanist wager, as a seminal statement of our times. What technology wants by kevin kelly, introduces the concept of technology as the 7th kingdom of life, growing and evolving just as all living things do. Leading futurist and former national geographic journalist zoltan istvan presents his awardwinning, bestselling visionary novel, the transhumanist wager, as a seminal statement of our times. Zoltan istvan has written a very powerful book called the transhumanist wager. Zoltan istvans book the transhumanist wager is truly an eye opening book. As a work of fiction, it is a thought provoking story one where the heroes and the villains are hard to define.
The protagonist is a determined rebel philosopher who dedicates his life to creating a society where the main purpose of science and technology is to improve and prolong life. Zoltan istvan zoltan istvan speaking in new hampshire. The following is a recent interview i conducted with zoltan istvan about his novel. School of humanities and social science, university of newcastle, nsw. Bestselling visionary author zoltan istvan, an americanhungarian, began a solo, multiyear sailing journey around the world at the age of 21. Editorinchief, journal of evolution and technology. Born in california, zoltan istvan is often cited as a global leader of the radical science movement. Featuring a central character called jethro knight, the book has been compared to a transhumanist atlas shrugged in showcasing a particular style of atheistic, libertarian and survivalist transhumanism. This books leaves you wanting to know more about transhumanist and gets on to contemplate the plausibility of the new world order. Zoltan istvan is most commonly known for his book the transhumanist wager, his 2016 presidential campaignwhere he drove across the united states in a bus shaped like a coffinand his many contributions and appearance with media outlets such as national. The ideas and general philosophy are worth taking a long hard look at. Futurist zoltan istvan presents his awardwinning, bestselling visionary novel, the transhumanist wager, as a seminal statement of our times. Zoltan istvan on transhumanism, politics and why the human. Nov 01, 20 when i set out to write the transhumanist wager five years ago, i did not intend it to become an edgy, controversial book.
This book can easily be pegged as the precursor for the change that is already beginning around the world. A transhumanist must safeguard ones own existence above all else. Biohackers and reporters gather to watch zoltan istvan undergo a chip implant photo by roen horn this essay below is adapted from the philosophical libertarian book the transhumanist wager, which is increasingly being used in colleges and high schools around the world to teach about the future. A guide to the transhumanist wager and the ideas of zoltan istvan is launched. Zoltan istvan the future of politics and transhumanism. On the book s one year anniversary, zoltan continues to reach broad readership via regular articles in the huffington post and in many other publications. Interviews and essays and other interesting writings including those by angelo giubileo and stefania romito are it, as well as ideas by mr. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals.
If you love and value your life, then you will want the option to live as long and as well as possible. Zoltan recently published the transhumanist wager, a visionary novel describing apatheist jethro knights and his unwavering quest for immortality via science and technology. Serious wonder asked zoltan what he hopes to accomplish with this book and what he has in mind for the future. Zoltan istvan is the founder of political organization the transhumanist party and is its 2016 us presidential candidate. Zoltan is a leading proponent of transhumanism which has as its aim the extension of human life spans and expansion of our capabilities through. For anyone interested in the future of humanity umm that should be all of you this is a must read. Many of the technologies discussed are already underway or in developmental stages. A guide to the transhumanist wager and the ideas of zoltan istvan, by chris t. Philosopher and former national geographic journalist zoltan istvan presents his visionary novel, the transhumanist wager, as a seminal statement of our times. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the transhumanist wager. I will be posting essays on various topics related to my book, zoltan s book, and his ideas that come up during the writing process.
Then a part of my novel the transhumanist wager was acted out on stage. Nov 20, 2015 his political campaign, his immortality bus tour and his book the transhumanist wager, have managed to get a huge amount of global media coverage and stir a debate. For much of my adult life, i have been a journalist covering. Zoltan istvan is on the joe rogan experience to discuss transhumanism and the transhumanist wagermarch 21, 2015 zoltan istvan signs books. Zoltan istvan s the transhumanist wager is an epic story of radical libertarian ideas, their enemies, and the violent global conflict that ensues, painted in strong saturated colors with little room for intermediate shades and character development. When i set out to write the transhumanist wager five years ago, i did not intend it to become an edgy, controversial book. I will be posting essays on various topics related to my book, zoltans book, and his ideas that come up during the writing process. It was a first place winner in visionary fiction at the international book awards. Zoltan istvan is on the joe rogan experience to discuss transhumanism and the transhumanist wager. The transhumanist wager and the terrifying struggle for.
According to zoltan istvan, a transhumanist activist who wrote the foreword for the book super you, the three laws of transhumanism are a transhumanist must safeguard ones own existence above all else. The transhumanist wager by zoltan istvan, paperback barnes. The transhumanist wager by zoltan istvan, paperback. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Zoltan later becam bestselling visionary author zoltan istvan, an americanhungarian, began a solo, multiyear sailing journey around the world at the age of 21. Zoltan istvan speaker agency, speaking fee, videos.
Book zoltan istvan transhumanist by promotivate speakers. I wrote it hoping to change peoples ideas of what a human being is and what it can become. Zoltan istvan s the transhumanist wager is an epic story of radical libertarianism, its enemies, and the violent global conflict that ensues. A guide to the transhumanist wager and the ideas of zoltan istvan by chris t. Zoltan istvan is a libertarian candidate for california governor. His philosophical thriller has been called revolutionary, lifechanging, and a masterpiece by readers, scholars, and critics. Scorned by over 500 publishers and literary agents around the world, his philosophical thriller. The transhumanist wager is a 20 science fiction novel by american author zoltan istvan. Zoltan istvan gyurko, professionally known as zoltan istvan born march 30, 1973, is an american transhumanist, journalist, entrepreneur and futurist formerly a reporter for the national geographic channel, istvan now writes futurist, transhumanist, secular and politicalthemed articles for major media, including the new york times, vices motherboard, wired, the huffington post, techcrunch. The transhumanist wager, brainchild of noted transhumanist zoltan istvan, can be understood as follows.
There were nearly 20,000 downloads in 24 hours of the book. The transhumanist wager kindle edition by istvan, zoltan. The novel follows the life of jethro knights, a philosopher whose efforts to promote transhumanism ultimately lead to a global revolution. Istvan notes on the last page, this story, the transhumanist wager, is the result of two decades of thought and inquiry into transhumanism and the quest for scientific immortality. Zoltan istvan gives us the transhumanist wager which is reminiscent, when it comes to selfishness or egoism, to ayn rand. Great book for framing a lot of transhumanist discussion in a connected and comprehensive way. Zoltan istvan implants, religion, transhumanism and. Hacking religion, enlightening science, awakening technology. Book zoltan for keynotes on transhumanism and relating topics with promotivate speakers agency.
Philosopher, entrepreneur, and former national geographic and new york times correspondent zoltan istvan presents his bestselling visionary novel, the transhumanist wager, as a seminal statement of our times. In order for me to fully comprehend this book, i am forced to look at it from different angles. Scorned by over 500 publishers and literary agents around the world, his philosophical thriller has been called revolutionary and socially dangerous by readers, scholars, and religious authorities. Some of my work is discussed in his new book in chapter 8. My friend giulio priscol recently published the book tales of the turing church. In this episode, steven sits down with transhumanist author, zoltan istvan. Agents for zoltan istvan leading transhumanist, awardwinning documentary maker, and bestselling author. May 21, 2014 the transhumanist wager receives the winner award for fiction visionary by international book awardsmay 29, 2014 zoltan istvan begins speaking about the transhumanist wager at transhumanism and futurist events. Congratulations on an excellent storyreally well written, concise, and. The transhumanist wager and the terrifying struggle for the. Book zoltan istvan transhumanist by promotivate speakers agency. His main cargo was 500 handpicked books, mostly classics. According to a 2016 iqaunti survey, zoltan placed directly after gary johnson libertarian.
May 04, 2014 zoltans book the transhumanist wager has reached a surprisingly wide audience. The transhumanist wager is a new and significant novel that deserves widespread acclaim but seems to be little known, possibly because the major publishers rejected its controversial content. The transhumanist wager by zoltan istvan book resume. Zoltan istvan is most commonly known for his book the transhumanist wager, his 2016 presidential campaignwhere he drove across the united states in a bus shaped like a coffinand his many contributions and appearance with media outlets such as national geographic. Before reading it i had hardly heard of transhumanism but now am a convert to the philosophy and its importance to humanity. The transhumanist wager is a 20 novel by zoltan istvan. Scorned by over 500 publishers and literary agents around the world, his philosophical thriller has been called revolutionary and socially dangerous by readers, scholars, and. Screengrab via youtube zoltan istvan foresees selfperfection and immortality through technology. Philosopher, entrepreneur, and former national geographic and new york times correspondent zoltan istvan presents his visionary novel, the transhumanist wager, as a seminal statement of our times. Zoltan istvan is a transhumanist, journalist, politician, writer and libertarian.
His political campaign, his immortality bus tour and his book the transhumanist wager, have managed to get a huge amount of global media coverage and stir a debate. Previously, he was a 2016 us presidential candidate who aimed to put science, health, and technology at the forefront of american politics. He worked as a war zone journalist with national geographic, he sailed the world by himself, he wrote a controversial bestselling novel called the transhumanist wager, and now writes columns for vice, huffington post, and psychology today. Zoltan istvan is the first unashamedly and unabashedly openly transhumanist presidential candidate in the history of the united states. Zoltan istvans the transhumanist wager is an epic story of radical libertarianism, its enemies, and the violent global conflict that ensues. The transhumanist wager by zoltan istvan 20, paperback. Fireside chat with zoltan istvan author of the transhumanist wager this interview really more of a firesidechat type of conversation with the transhumanist philosopher and author zoltan istvan. Transhumanist zoltan istvan on his presidential campaign.