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 is currently working on the English edition of her monograph: "Philosophical Posthumanism" to be released by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2018. NEWS Dr. Ferrando is co-editing the volume "Between Humans and Robots: Politics, Intimacy and Power" (temporary title) with Dr. Tony Milligan and Dr. Julie Carpenter, on power and human relationships within the emerging technological and social systems forming around human-robot interactions. To read the full CFP, click here. |
SPOTLIGHTS
It is a great honor to announce that Prof. Rosi Braidotti has written the introduction for the book.
Prof. Braidotti is not only one of the leading voices in the field of Posthuman Studies; her work has been deeply influential in shaping Dr. Ferrando's philosophy since a very young age.
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Francesca Ferrando and Rosi Braidotti,
Braidotti's Tanner Lectures, Yale University, 2017. |
NEWS
Dr. Ferrando's monograph on Philosophical Posthumanism has been released
in Italian with the title "Il Postumanesimo Filosofico e le sue Alterità".
The publisher is Edizioni ETS, the book series: "Philosophica".
Dr. Ferrando's monograph on Philosophical Posthumanism has been released
in Italian with the title "Il Postumanesimo Filosofico e le sue Alterità".
The publisher is Edizioni ETS, the book series: "Philosophica".
lectures and talks
Keynotes
Forthcoming
BRAZIL - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), September 21-22
Keynote Speaker at the Congress "Boundaries of Transhumanism Congress", Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
Forthcoming
SPAIN - International Animal Studies Conference, University of Santiago, September 25-27
Keynote Speaker with a Lecture on "Avatars, Mammals, Shamans: The Posthuman Animals That We Are" at the International Animal Studies Conference 2018 "Rethinking Animality", University of Santiago, Spain.
BRAZIL - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), September 21-22
Keynote Speaker at the Congress "Boundaries of Transhumanism Congress", Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
Forthcoming
SPAIN - International Animal Studies Conference, University of Santiago, September 25-27
Keynote Speaker with a Lecture on "Avatars, Mammals, Shamans: The Posthuman Animals That We Are" at the International Animal Studies Conference 2018 "Rethinking Animality", University of Santiago, Spain.
Talks
Forthcoming
CHINA - XXIV World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, Beijing
August 17th 2018, 11 am (China time) / August 16th 11 pm (US time)
Official Announcement of the World Society of Posthuman Studies (WPS).
Forthcoming
CHINA - XXIV World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, August 17th 2018
Organizer and Facilitator of the Workshop “Global Genealogies of the Posthuman”, University of Beijing, Beijing.
Forthcoming
CHINA - XXIV World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, August 14-17th 2018
Organizer of the Panels: "Posthuman Aesthetics"; “Religion, Spirituality and the Philosophies of Posthumanism and Transhumanism”; "Posthumanism and Science", University of Beijing, Beijing.
CHINA - XXIV World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, Beijing
August 17th 2018, 11 am (China time) / August 16th 11 pm (US time)
Official Announcement of the World Society of Posthuman Studies (WPS).
Forthcoming
CHINA - XXIV World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, August 17th 2018
Organizer and Facilitator of the Workshop “Global Genealogies of the Posthuman”, University of Beijing, Beijing.
Forthcoming
CHINA - XXIV World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, August 14-17th 2018
Organizer of the Panels: "Posthuman Aesthetics"; “Religion, Spirituality and the Philosophies of Posthumanism and Transhumanism”; "Posthumanism and Science", University of Beijing, Beijing.
Soon to be listed:
Keynotes and talks for the Fall 2018...
Stay tuned!
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Dr. Ferrando and Prof. Gianni Vattimo at the event "Postmodern / Posthuman", University of Turin, 2018.
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LATEST VIDEOS
- Keynotes, courses and interviews -
Keynotes
Just released!
Ferrando's Keynote "Visceral Art, Medusa and the Cognitive Tentacles of Robotics", at the Symposium "The (After)life of the Cyborg: On the Past, Present, and Future of Human-Machine Interactions", Museum Haus der Kunst, Munich, Germany 2018. Introduction by Jennifer Parker-Starbuck.
Ferrando's Keynote "Visceral Art, Medusa and the Cognitive Tentacles of Robotics", at the Symposium "The (After)life of the Cyborg: On the Past, Present, and Future of Human-Machine Interactions", Museum Haus der Kunst, Munich, Germany 2018. Introduction by Jennifer Parker-Starbuck.
Recorded Live
Spotlights
Dr. Ferrando's Keynote "Posthuman, Politics and Glocal Justice" at the event "Qualitative Research Direction on Posthumanism", Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila, is now available on Youtube:
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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.
Interviews
(In Italian)
(In Italian)
Just released!
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.
Conference ORGANIZER
NEWS
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the "World Society of Posthuman Studies" (WPS) at the World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, Beijing, China, August 2018.
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the "World Society of Posthuman Studies" (WPS) at the World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, Beijing, China, August 2018.
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the 10th "Beyond Humanism" Conference on the topic "Cultures of the Posthuman" Wroclaw, Poland, July 18-21st 2018.
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the 3rd Posthuman Global Symposium "Posthuman Ethics", NYU, April 27-28 2018. Keynote: Prof. Kevin Warwick.
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the 3rd Posthuman Global Symposium "Posthuman Ethics", NYU, April 27-28 2018. Keynote: Prof. Kevin Warwick.
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.
