French Transhumanist Association
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UnclaimedA French technoprogressive transhumanist association promoting democratic, socially conscious use of science and technology to improve the human condition.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
The Association Française Transhumaniste – Technoprog (AFT Technoprog) is a French non-profit association that promotes transhumanism in France. It emerged in 2007 as an online mailing list and blog called Technoprog, created by two students, and was formally declared and founded as an association in February 2010. Its motto is « Plus humain, demain » (More human, tomorrow). The association advocates the use of science and technology to improve human physical and mental characteristics, and it promotes radical extension of healthy lifespan. It distinguishes itself from Silicon Valley libertarian transhumanism by embracing a technoprogressive stance: democratic transhumanism that emphasizes civil-society involvement, social justice, broad access to technological progress, and early anticipation of health, environmental and societal risks. The AFT organizes conferences, debates, online events and international symposia, and its representatives speak at institutions such as the French National Consultative Ethics Committee (CCNE), UNESCO, the National Assembly, and various universities and media outlets. It co-organized the TransVision 2014 conference in Paris, which produced the Technoprogressive Declaration, and in February 2020 it adopted the Viridian manifesto reconciling ecology with technological progress. The association remains active, publishing a newsletter and hosting events on topics such as mind uploading, AI and religion, longevity, and cryonics.
History
The Association Française Transhumaniste – Technoprog (AFT Technoprog) originated in 2007 as an online mailing list (Yahoo! Group) and a blog named Technoprog, created by two students—one in space science and one in philosophy. Early supporters organized occasional meetings in Paris, and the group soon established a website and, by late 2008, a forum. Until then, activity was almost exclusively online. In 2009 the group decided to formalize the association with statutes, a board of directors, and a declaration to the prefecture. The process took a full year, and AFT Technoprog was officially founded in February 2010. The association promotes a technoprogressive vision: democratic transhumanism that contrasts with the more libertarian and individualist currents associated with Silicon Valley. It advocates using science and technology to improve human physical, neurological, and moral condition, and supports radical extension of healthy lifespan. It also calls for vigilance regarding health, environmental, and social risks. AFT Technoprog organizes conferences, debates, and media interviews. Its first conference was held at the Maison de la Recherche in Paris on 17 January 2011, with participants including Rémi Sussan and Jean-Paul Baquiast. A second conference took place on 16 June 2011 at the same venue, featuring Aubrey de Grey, Natasha Vita-More, and Laurent Alexandre. On 20 October 2012, the AFT hosted authors including Daniel-Philippe de Sudres, Miroslav Radman, Jean-Michel Besnier, and Rémi Sussan. In late 2013, online conferences were organized on the TeleXLR8 platform and a series on Google Hangout Live about the reception of H+ ideas. Representatives have spoken at various events: Didier Coeurnelle at the European Bioethics Forum and several TEDx events; Marc Roux at the National Assembly for G9+, at the École de Guerre, and at the Ministry of Health; Olivier Nérot at Maddy Keynote. In 2018, the AFT was audited by the CCNE as part of the revision of bioethics laws. In 2019, M. Roux, D. Coeurnelle, and B. Jousset were invited to speak at the Socialist Party summer university in La Rochelle, and M. Roux was audited by the French Commission for UNESCO. In late November 2014, AFT Technoprog, Groupe Traces, and fiXience organized an international symposium in Paris on transhumanism and the social question—the first of its kind in France. It brought together leading international transhumanist figures and critics. The event produced the Technoprogressive Declaration, co-written and co-signed by representatives of international transhumanist organizations, including Amon Twyman (Institute of Social Futurism), David Wood (London Futurists), and James Hughes (IEET). In February 2020, AFT Technoprog adopted the Viridian manifesto, which aims to reconcile ecology and technological progress. The association continues to publish a newsletter and organize events on topics such as mind uploading, AI and religion, longevity, and cryonics.
- 2025
Co-organized TransVision Abidjan 2025 with international speakers.
- 2020
Adopted the Viridian manifesto in February, reconciling ecology and technological progress.
- 2019
Representatives invited to the Socialist Party summer university in La Rochelle; Marc Roux auditioned by the French Commission for UNESCO.
- 2018
Auditioned by the CCNE as part of the revision of bioethics laws.
- 2014
Co-organized the TransVision 2014 international symposium in Paris in late November, producing the Technoprogressive Declaration.
- 2013
Organized online conferences on TeleXLR8 and a series on Google Hangout Live about H+ ideas.
- 2012
Hosted authors including Daniel-Philippe de Sudres, Miroslav Radman, Jean-Michel Besnier, and Rémi Sussan on 20 October.
- 2011
First conference held at Maison de la Recherche, Paris, on 17 January; second conference on 16 June with Aubrey de Grey, Natasha Vita-More, and Laurent Alexandre.
- 2010
Officially founded in February as Association Française Transhumaniste – Technoprog.
- 2009
Decided to formalize the association with statutes, a board, and a prefecture declaration.
Products and positioning
Technoprogressive, democratic transhumanism distinct from Silicon Valley libertarian transhumanism; emphasizes social justice, risk anticipation, and broad access to technological progress.
TransVision international conference
International symposium on transhumanism; AFT co-organized TransVision 2014 in Paris and TransVision Abidjan 2025.
Technoprogressive Declaration
Co-written and co-signed by international transhumanist organizations after TransVision 2014.
Viridian manifesto
Adopted in February 2020 to reconcile ecology and technological progress.
AFT newsletter (Infolettre AFT)
Regular newsletter covering association activities and transhumanist topics.
Recent events
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