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 been released by Bloomsbury Publishing (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. |
Latest reviews:
->The Journal "AI & Society" (Springer) by Dr. Yvonne Förster (November 2019):
"The author meets highest academic standards (...) and adds a very accessible and engaging text to the canon of philosophical literature" . Click here to read the full review.
->The Journal "Przegląd Kulturoznawczy" (Jagiellonian University, Poland) by Prof. Roman Sapeńko (December 2019): "A scientific work and, at the same time, a textbook for contemporary philosophy (...) I would definitely recommend it". Click here to read the full review.
->The Journal "AI & Society" (Springer) by Dr. Yvonne Förster (November 2019):
"The author meets highest academic standards (...) and adds a very accessible and engaging text to the canon of philosophical literature" . Click here to read the full review.
->The Journal "Przegląd Kulturoznawczy" (Jagiellonian University, Poland) by Prof. Roman Sapeńko (December 2019): "A scientific work and, at the same time, a textbook for contemporary philosophy (...) I would definitely recommend it". Click here to read the full review.
lectures
Coming soon!
US - New York University (NYU), December 11th 2019
Presentation: "Artificial Intelligence and Our Posthuman Era",
at the Event “Minds & Machines”, Faculty of Arts and Science, New York University (US).
Forthcoming
ITALY, University of Turin, January 10th 2020
Lecture "Philosophical Posthumanism and the Future of Humankind", University of Turin, Department of Philosophy, Circolo dei Lettori, Turin.
Forthcoming
ITALY, University of Florence, January 20th 2020
Invited Talk "Posthumanism: the Philosophy of the 21st Century"
at the Conference "Ibridazioni. Di alcuni motivi del postumano",
University of Florence, Palazzo Strozzi, Room: "Ferri del Gabinetto Vieusseux", Florence.
Forthcoming
CANADA, Brock University, February 14-15th 2020
Lecture and Workshop "What Human Now?"
Brock University, St Catherines.
Conference ORGANIZER
Art work by Sky Kim
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 12th Beyond Humanism Conference on the topic "Critical Posthumanism and Transhumanism. Antagonism or Convergence?", University of the Aegean, School of Social Sciences, Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, Mytilini – Lesvos (Greece), 1st- 4th of July 2020. The CFP is now open.
Spotlights
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the NY Posthuman Summits. The NY Posthuman Fall Summit 2019 was held at NYU non November 16th 2019. Next Summit: TBA.
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the NY Posthuman Summits. The NY Posthuman Fall Summit 2019 was held at NYU non November 16th 2019. Next Summit: TBA.
editorial and 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.
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).
Dr. Ferrando has been appointed as a member of the Board of Advisors of the The Nietzsche Circle.
LATEST VIDEOS
- Keynotes, courses and interviews -
Keynotes
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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. |
For more video, please visit Dr. Ferrando's videos page.
Interviews
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Just Released Dr. Ferrando interviewed at the 11th Beyond Humanism Conference, July 2019. |
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Crash Course
"The Posthuman"
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News Dr. Ferrando has released the videos of the crash course "The Posthuman". In 6 short lessons, 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.
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 Professor Philip Butler (Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA) and Dr. Aleksandra Łukaszewicz Alcaraz (Academy of Art in Szczecin, Poland).
Recorded at Digital Studio, New York University (NYU), New York City, September 2019.
Four new episodes:
Episode 19 "Black Participation in the Posthuman Discourse" (Prof. Butler)
Episode 18: "Black Transhumanism and Posthumanism" (Prof. Butler)
Episode 17 "Posthuman Agency" (Dr. Łukaszewicz Alcaraz)
Episode 16: "Posthuman Identity & Non-Human Personhood" (Dr. Łukaszewicz Alcaraz)
Recorded at Digital Studio, New York University (NYU), New York City, September 2019.
Four new episodes:
Episode 19 "Black Participation in the Posthuman Discourse" (Prof. Butler)
Episode 18: "Black Transhumanism and Posthumanism" (Prof. Butler)
Episode 17 "Posthuman Agency" (Dr. Łukaszewicz Alcaraz)
Episode 16: "Posthuman Identity & Non-Human Personhood" (Dr. Łukaszewicz Alcaraz)
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En Español:
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. 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:
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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 |
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LATEST ARTICLES
Just released!
"Linea Nigra: Post/Human M/Others"
Ferrando, F. / Sorrentino, G. / Cappanera, E.
In: Engaging Donna Haraway: Lives in the Natureculture Web
Edited by Huff, C. / Jolly, M.
Journal "a/b: Auto/Biography Studies"
Published by Taylor and Francis, Vol., 34 No. 3 2019, pp. 501-505.
"Linea Nigra: Post/Human M/Others"
Ferrando, F. / Sorrentino, G. / Cappanera, E.
In: Engaging Donna Haraway: Lives in the Natureculture Web
Edited by Huff, C. / Jolly, M.
Journal "a/b: Auto/Biography Studies"
Published by Taylor and Francis, Vol., 34 No. 3 2019, pp. 501-505.
Entry: “Post- and Trans-Humanism”
In: Posthuman Glossary
Edited by Braidotti, R. / Hlavajova, M., Bloomsbury
Entry: “Multiverse”
In: Posthuman Glossary
Edited by Braidotti, R. / Hlavajova, M. , Bloomsbury
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 2019.
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 2019.
ACADEMIC IMPACT
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 Fall 2019; 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 Fall 2019; 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."
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
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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.
Spotlights
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
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Dr. Ferrando is in the top 1% more viewed researchers' profiles on Academia.edu, with more than 30k total views. Statistics as of October 2019.
Dr. Ferrando is in the top 1% more viewed researchers' profiles on Academia.edu, with more than 30k total views. Statistics as of October 2019.
