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Lincoln is a technologist and philosopher, and leading voice of Mormon Transhumanism. He writes and presents about technological evolution and postsecular religion. Read about Lincoln →

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  • "38 Thoughts on October 2024 General Conference" by Lincoln Cannon

    38 Thoughts on October 2024 General Conference

    Yesterday and today, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the largest Mormon denomination, gathered for our General Conference. General Conference is a long-standing tradition, generally held two times per year since 1830. My understanding is that there have only been two or three exceptions, depending on ... Read the article →
  • "Miracle Optimization" by Lincoln Cannon

    Miracle Optimization

    After reading my recent article on “The Technological Conception,” a friend suggested to me that I might be leaving some value on the table, so to speak. His concern was, essentially, that my preference for simplicity might have led me to an insufficient explanation for real possibilities with greater overall ... Read the article →
  • "The Technological Conception" by Lincoln Cannon

    The Technological Conception

    The scriptures say that Jesus was conceived by a virgin. Speculation on the biological mechanics of his birth leads us to the intersection of theology, linguistics, and even technological possibility. A friend asked me for my opinion on the topic. Here are my thoughts. First, let’s distinguish between the idea ... Read the article →
  • "Beyond Disappointing Dreams of Sectarian Eschatology" by Lincoln Cannon

    Beyond Disappointing Dreams of Sectarian Eschatology

    In the ever-evolving discourse around Transhumanism, Michael Baggot offers a thought-provoking critique of its relationship with religion. Michael is a professor of bioethics in Rome, Italy. His recent article about Transhumanism is entitled “The Daring and Disappointing Dreams of Transhumanism’s Secular Eschatology.” Michael traces the roots of Transhumanism’s soteriology and ... Read the article →
  • "Meet LincGPT" by Lincoln Cannon

    Meet LincGPT

    Friends, I’m excited to introduce you to LincGPT! This artificial intelligence, built on the OpenAI platform, is designed to engage with you on topics related to technological evolution, postsecular religion, and Mormon Transhumanism. I’ve trained LincGPT on all of my public writings since the year 2000. That includes the following: ... Read the article →
  • "A Christian Renaissance to Sanctify Transhumanism" by Lincoln Cannon

    A Christian Renaissance to Sanctify Transhumanism

    Christopher VanDusen wrote a thoughtful article on “The Need for a Christian Renaissance to Oppose Today’s Transhumanist Renaissance.” I appreciate his work to foster deeper devotion and understanding among Christians. It’s important for the faithful to engage with contemporary cultural and technological movements critically. Christopher argues that Transhumanism is like ... Read the article →
  • "Mormon Transhumanism and the Church" by Lincoln Cannon

    Mormon Transhumanism and the Church

    Mormon Transhumanism works to syncretize modern science and emerging technology with Mormon theology. When encountering this syncretization for the first time, most members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) respond with cautious interest. Some glow with enthusiasm. Some react with skepticism. Recently, Mormon Transhumanism has ... Read the article →
  • "Dorothée in Time" by Lincoln Cannon

    Dorothée in Time

    Once in time, a mission girl and I met on the streets of Aix. We couldn’t dance. We couldn’t touch, or talk as anyone expects. But even a philosopher like me saw heaven in her eyes. So, eventually, I asked. We married fast. It wasn’t wise. When I hold her ... Read the article →
  • "Transfigurist Art" by Lincoln Cannon

    Transfigurist Art

    If you’re familiar with my work, you’ve become acquainted with the ideas of religious Transhumanism, or what some call “Transfigurism.” Transfigurism is a philosophy of transformation, mediated by spirituality and technology. The philosophy includes emphasis on the practical power of esthetics. Esthetics change the way we feel and think, which ... Read the article →
  • "Most Theologians Misunderstand Theosis" by Lincoln Cannon

    Most Theologians Misunderstand Theosis

    Most theologians misunderstand theosis. They insist on a perpetual distinction that the doctrine doesn’t entail, and that undermines its potency. Humanity shall not remain ontologically distinct from the Creator, except insofar as ontological distinctions persist within the Creator. Some would respond that theosis, as generally expressed in Christian tradition, doesn’t ... Read the article →
  • "AI Predicts Human Evolution" by Lincoln Cannon

    AI Predicts Human Evolution

    What will humans look like in the future? Given trends in biological, cultural, and technological evolution, how will humans appear in 10, 100, or 1000 years? I was curious what AI would predict. To figure that out, I used a combination of ChatGPT and Midjourney. ChatGPT takes text prompts and ... Read the article →
  • "The Second War in Heaven" by Lincoln Cannon

    The Second War in Heaven

    I’m happy to be here with you, at the 2024 Conference of the Mormon Transhumanist Association, in the morning of a day that promises to illuminate our imagination, perhaps even to spark action. Eighteen years ago, fourteen of us began to share words, words powerful enough to change people, words ... Read the article →

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