Symposium

The main event of the public program is devoted to the topic of Immortality and reveals intellectual context, in which the exhibitions exist. The subject of immortality is examined from several perspectives: biological (genetics, bioengineering, ecology), social and philosophical. The symposium includes both traditional academic presentations and popular-science lectures, open interviews, and lecture performances.

Participants from different spheres – entrepreneurship, exact sciences, contemporary art – discuss what makes technologically achievable immortality appealing and problematic and how representations of immortality influence contemporary culture.

We cordially invite you to check the schedule, spread the word, and register!

 

Supported by: 

Strategic Partner – Ural Federal University

Polish Cultural Center, The Embassy of Denmark in Moscow, The Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden in Moscow, Presidential Grants for civil Society Development Foundation.