NEWS
From left to right: Alex Klokus, Francesca Ferrando, Stuart Dambrot, James Hughes.
"World Technology Awards", WTN, Rockefeller Center, New York.
To watch the full video, click here.
"World Technology Awards", WTN, Rockefeller Center, New York.
To watch the full video, click here.
BOOKS
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SPOTLIGHTS Dr. Ferrando's monograph "Philosophical Posthumanism" has just been released by Bloomsbury Publishing (June 27th 2019), preface by Rosi Braidotti. 
"Impressively scholarly, ethically engaged and engaging”
David Roden, Associate Lecturer in Philosophy (The Open University, UK) To read more book endorsements, click here. |
lectures
Forthcoming
US - Princeton University, November 22-24th 2019
Lecture "How to Become Posthuman"
Princeton University, the 4th "Envision" Conference, Princeton.
Forthcoming
ITALY, University of Turin, January 10th 2020
Lecture "Estetica Postuma e il Futuro dell'Umanità"
(Engl. "Posthuman Aesthetics and the Future of Humankind")
University of Turin, Seminario ARS, Department of Philosophy, Turin.
Forthcoming
ITALY, University of Florence, January 20th 2020
Invited Talk "Il Postumanesimo: la Filosofia del 21esimo Secolo"
(Eng. "Posthumanism: the Philosophy of the 21st Century")
University of Florence, Palazzo Strozzi, Room: "Ferri del Gabinetto Vieusseux", Florence.
US - Princeton University, November 22-24th 2019
Lecture "How to Become Posthuman"
Princeton University, the 4th "Envision" Conference, Princeton.
Forthcoming
ITALY, University of Turin, January 10th 2020
Lecture "Estetica Postuma e il Futuro dell'Umanità"
(Engl. "Posthuman Aesthetics and the Future of Humankind")
University of Turin, Seminario ARS, Department of Philosophy, Turin.
Forthcoming
ITALY, University of Florence, January 20th 2020
Invited Talk "Il Postumanesimo: la Filosofia del 21esimo Secolo"
(Eng. "Posthumanism: the Philosophy of the 21st Century")
University of Florence, Palazzo Strozzi, Room: "Ferri del Gabinetto Vieusseux", Florence.
Conference ORGANIZER
Art work by Sky Kim
Spotlights
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the Fourth Edition of the Posthuman Global Symposium on the topic "Posthuman Agency", NYU, April 30th-May 2nd 2020. Keynote: Katherine Hayles.
The CFP is now open!
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the NY Posthuman Summits, NYU. Next date (Fall 2019): November 16th 2019. More info: coming soon.
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the Fourth Edition of the Posthuman Global Symposium on the topic "Posthuman Agency", NYU, April 30th-May 2nd 2020. Keynote: Katherine Hayles.
The CFP is now open!
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the NY Posthuman Summits, NYU. Next date (Fall 2019): November 16th 2019. More info: coming soon.
ADVISORY BOARDS
News
Dr. Ferrando was invited to join the Advisory Board of the "Lifeboat Foundation",
a think-tank of scientists and scholars whose goal is "Safeguarding Humanity".
The Board includes Ray Kurzweil and several Nobel Laureates.
Dr. Ferrando was invited to join the Advisory Board of the "Lifeboat Foundation",
a think-tank of scientists and scholars whose goal is "Safeguarding Humanity".
The Board includes Ray Kurzweil and several Nobel Laureates.
LATEST VIDEOS
- Keynotes, courses and interviews -
Keynotes
Just Released
SPAIN - IAM Weekend, March 22nd 2019
Opening Keynote "Can Technology be Enlightened?"
at the Conference "The Quantumness of Archipelagos"
Spotlights
Keynote Lecture "Philosophical Posthumanism as a Post-Anthropocentrism"
at the International Animal Studies Conference 2018 "Rethinking Animality", Department of Philosophy, University of Santiago, Spain, September 2018.
Just Released
En español
Presentación "El Posthumanismo Filosófico"
Evento: VI Workshop Wittgenstein 2019:
"Realidade, Linguagem e Cognição: Fronteiras do Pós-humanismo",
Universidad de Curitiba (Brazil), May 10th 2019.
Interviews
Just Released
Dr. Ferrando interviewed at the 11th Beyond Humanism Conference, July 2019.
Crash Course
"The Posthuman"
News
Dr. Ferrando has released the videos of the crash course "The Posthuman". This course on the Philosophies of the Posthuman is conceived for anyone who is interested in the topic of the posthuman and wishes to access a basic understanding of the different movements that are addressing this exciting subject. In 6 short lessons (around 7 minutes each), Dr. Ferrando addresses the main topics related to the posthuman turn.
The Full Course is freely available here and on Youtube. Dr. Ferrando is an advocate for free circulation for knowledge and supports the creative commons approach.
Dr. Ferrando has released the videos of the crash course "The Posthuman". This course on the Philosophies of the Posthuman is conceived for anyone who is interested in the topic of the posthuman and wishes to access a basic understanding of the different movements that are addressing this exciting subject. In 6 short lessons (around 7 minutes each), Dr. Ferrando addresses the main topics related to the posthuman turn.
The Full Course is freely available here and on Youtube. Dr. Ferrando is an advocate for free circulation for knowledge and supports the creative commons approach.
vlog "posthumans"
In this Vlog "Posthumans", Dr. Francesca Ferrando (NYU) interviews different philosophers, scholars, artists and scientists whose works revolve around the topic of the posthuman.
Currently, interviews are offered in English, Italian and Spanish.
Currently, interviews are offered in English, Italian and Spanish.
In English:
Just released
Dr. Francesca Ferrando interviews Prof. Mads Rosendahl Thomsen (Aarhus University, Denmark).
Recorded at Digital Studio, New York University (NYU), New York City, September 2019.
Two episodes:
Episode 12 "Literature and Transhumanism"
Episode 13 "Evolution and Transhumanism"
Recorded at Digital Studio, New York University (NYU), New York City, September 2019.
Two episodes:
Episode 12 "Literature and Transhumanism"
Episode 13 "Evolution and Transhumanism"
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En Español:
Just released
Dr. Francesca Ferrando interviews scholar
Dr. Miguel Almiron (Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, France, France),
Recorded at Digital Studio, New York University (NYU), New York City, April 2019.
Two episodes:
Episodio 12 : "Cuerpo, Cyber Arte y Postumano"
Episodio 13 : "Magia y Tecnologia"
Dr. Francesca Ferrando interviews scholar
Dr. Miguel Almiron (Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, France, France),
Recorded at Digital Studio, New York University (NYU), New York City, April 2019.
Two episodes:
Episodio 12 : "Cuerpo, Cyber Arte y Postumano"
Episodio 13 : "Magia y Tecnologia"
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In Italian:
Dr. Ferrando interviews philosopher Roberto Marchesini,
one of the leading voices of Posthumanism in Italy (NYU, May 2018).
The interview (in Italian) is divided in 3 parts:
1. Zooanthropology
2. Hybridization
3. Biocentrism
LATEST ARTICLES
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Just Released Entry: “Post- and Trans-Humanism” In: Posthuman Glossary Edited by Braidotti, R. / Hlavajova, M. Published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2017, pp. 266-8. Just Released Entry: “Multiverse” In: Posthuman Glossary Edited by Braidotti, R. / Hlavajova, M. Published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2017, pp. 438-40 |
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EDITOR
SPOTLIGHTS
Dr. Ferrando is the Editor of the Special Issue: “Posthuman and Transhuman Bodies in Religions and Spirituality” Journal: "Sophia: Studies in Cross-cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures" Springer to be released in 2018.
Dr. Ferrando is the Editor of the Special Issue: “Posthuman and Transhuman Bodies in Religions and Spirituality” Journal: "Sophia: Studies in Cross-cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures" Springer to be released in 2018.
ACADEMIC IMPACT
UPCOMING
Dr. Ferrando is a Founding Member of the NY Posthuman Research Group. Last Meeting: Winter Summit 2018, NYU. Next Meeting: Fall 2018. Details: TBA.
Dr. Ferrando is a Founding Member of the NY Posthuman Research Group. Last Meeting: Winter Summit 2018, NYU. Next Meeting: Fall 2018. Details: TBA.
TEACHING
"I have learnt that it is our job to make a change in this world"
(NYU student of Prof. Ferrando)
(NYU student of Prof. Ferrando)
ONGOING
Dr. Ferrando is teaching two sections of the course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" at NYU-Liberal Studies in the Spring 2018; both sections are fully booked.
To read the anonymous Students Evaluations of the Course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" taught by Prof. Ferrando at New York University (NYU), click here. These are some samples:
"This course changed my life! This course has transformed my life and has everything to do with current affairs of existence. It is an honor to study with Professor Ferrando!"
"This class was da bomb!"
"Professor Ferrando is a phenomenal instructor and this is the best course I have taken in my college career so far. I think this course should be offered to everyone at NYU and not just LSP students."
Dr. Ferrando is teaching two sections of the course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" at NYU-Liberal Studies in the Spring 2018; both sections are fully booked.
To read the anonymous Students Evaluations of the Course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" taught by Prof. Ferrando at New York University (NYU), click here. These are some samples:
"This course changed my life! This course has transformed my life and has everything to do with current affairs of existence. It is an honor to study with Professor Ferrando!"
"This class was da bomb!"
"Professor Ferrando is a phenomenal instructor and this is the best course I have taken in my college career so far. I think this course should be offered to everyone at NYU and not just LSP students."
EDITORIAL and advisory BOARDs
NEWS
Dr. Ferrando has been appointed as a member of the Board of Advisors of the The Nietzsche Circle.
Dr. Ferrando has been appointed as a member of the Board of Advisors of the The Nietzsche Circle.
Dr. Ferrando has been appointed as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Posthuman Studies: Philosophy, Technology, Media (Pennsylvania State University Press).
recognitionS
NYU President Andrew Hamilton and NYU Provost David McLaughlin invited Dr. Ferrando to the Faculty Honor Reception to recognize her with the members of NYU Faculty who have received major prizes, awards, and honors during the last year. Dr. Ferrando was recognized for being named by Origin Magazine as one of the 100 Top Creatives. Dr. Ferrando would like to express her sincere gratitude for such an honor.
COMMITment TO DIVERSITY
Dr. Ferrando has been certified in the "Disability Zone" and in the "Diversity Zone" as someone committed to social justice and diversity, NYU-CMEP, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, New York University (US).
AWARDS
SPOTLIGHTS
Dr. Ferrando has been awarded the Prize “Premio Sainati” 2014, with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, for the Oustanding Doctoral Dissertation in the area of Philosophy.
Dr. Ferrando has been awarded the Prize “Premio Sainati” 2014, with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, for the Oustanding Doctoral Dissertation in the area of Philosophy.
Dr. Ferrando awarded the Prize "Premio Sainati" for Philosophy,
with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, Pisa (Italy) May 19th 2014.
with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, Pisa (Italy) May 19th 2014.
NOMINATIONS & HONORARY TITLES
Dr. Ferrando has been nominated for the 2014 World Technology Awards, section "Ethics", in Association with the magazines "Time" and "Fortune". Among the other nominees: Nick Bostrom, Patricia Churchland, Julian Savulescu.
Dr. Ferrando has been granted the title of Honorary Fellow of the Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Naples "Federico II" (Italy), October 2014.
Dr. Ferrando has been granted the title of Honorary Fellow of the Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Naples "Federico II" (Italy), October 2014.
IMPACT on society
Dr. Ferrando has been named one of the 100 Top Creatives
making change in the world by ‘ORIGIN’ magazine.
In the history of TED talks, Dr. Ferrando was the first speaker to give a talk on the subject of the posthuman: "Humans, Cyborgs, Posthumans" was lectured in New York, 2012. It has been viewed more than 30k times.
NEWS
Dr. Ferrando has been named one of the Top Speakers, by the global agency MindShare, "Journey of the Posthuman" Huddle 2017, September 2017.
PRESS
Dr. Ferrando has been recently quoted in the following books and articles, among others:
Posthuman Feminist Theory
by Braidotti, R.
In: The Oxford Handbook of Feminist Theory,
Hawkesworth, M. / Disch, L. (eds.), Oxford University Press.
For the full list, please visit the section "Press"
SOCIAL MEDIA VISIBILITY
NEWS
Dr. Ferrando is in the top 1% more viewed researchers' profiles on Academia.edu, with more than 30k total views. Statistics as of April 2018.
Dr. Ferrando is in the top 1% more viewed researchers' profiles on Academia.edu, with more than 30k total views. Statistics as of April 2018.
