What is the IEET?
The Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies is a nonprofit think tank which promotes ideas about how technological progress can increase freedom, happiness, and human flourishing in democratic societies. We believe that technological progress can be a catalyst for positive human development so long as we ensure that technologies are safe and equitably distributed. We call this a "technoprogressive" orientation.
The IEET is building a global technoprogressive ideological current. We are working to define the technoprogressive approach to public policy in the United States and around the world.
IEET has built a network of the most visionary thinkers and activists working on the policy implications of human enhancement and other emerging technologies.
Research Pillar
Building the technoprogressive knowledge base
Sane adult citizens have a right to control their own bodies and minds. The IEET supports the freedom to use emerging technologies for cognitive and physical enhancement.
Ethics Pillar
Defending technological self-determination
Technological unemployment demands new policy frameworks. The IEET advocates for science and technology policies that equitably distribute benefits across all of society.
Policy Pillar
Shaping just technology governance
Three pillars of technoprogressive research and advocacy
Advancing human flourishing through ethical technology governance since 2004.
The IEET's Three Pillars
Research, Ethics, and Policy working together to shape a better technological future.
Global Fellows
Publications
Years of Research
Human flourishing is advanced by the convergence of technological progress and democratic social change. The IEET believes a better world is possible when innovation serves justice.
Upcoming Events
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June 11 @ 8:00 am – June 12 @ 5:00 pm