About Alex

Alexander Thomas

Dr. Alexander Thomas is a filmmaker, writer and academic.

His first book is titled The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism: Techno-human Evolution and Advanced Capitalism, published in 2024 by Bristol University Press.

He currently course leads the BA in Media Production at the University of East London as well as teaching on the MA Filmmaking course.

Alexander is also a film director and screenwriter having directed 4 multi-award winning short films including Beverley which was longlisted for an Oscar.

He is the host and producer of the A-Z of the Future Podcast which explores 26 key topics of our times to provide a better understanding of our future.

He co-runs the company IntoTheFuture which develops creative projects designed to entertain, educate and inspire on future-related themes.

He has written book chapters, articles and reviews.

Alex Thomas - Looking professional and serious looking at the camera on a balcony


Research

Alexander’s academic research questions what it means to be human when cultural, cybernetic and biotechnological developments undermine the notion of the human as a cogent and eternal category.


Education

  • PhD – University of East London
  • M.A. Distinction – Directing for Television and Film, University of Westminster
  • M.Litt. Distinction – Creative Writing, University of St Andrews
  • BA Hons 1st Class – English Literature and Philosophy, University of Wales, Cardiff

Specialisms

Critical Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Postdigital Theory, Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, Critical Theory

Writer

Alex writes books, articles and reviews for both an academic and popular audience.

Filmmaker

Alex writes and directs films working in both documentary and fiction.

Alex’s

Articles

Alex has written extensively and in-depth on a range of themes investigating the potential direction of humanity’s futures.

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Films

Alex has won multiple national and international awards for his films.

View his films here

Media and Public Events

Alex regularly talks at conferences, festivals and events, and featured on BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed

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Book

Alex’s brand new publication is The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism: Techno-Human Evolution in Advanced Capitalism

View on Bristol University Press

Teaching

Alex has 15 years of teaching experience in Higher Education, and is Senior Lecturer in Media Production and Film at the University of East London

Alex’s Staff Bio at UEL

Podcast

Alex is the host, writer and producer of the A-Z of the Future podcast.

Listen to the podcast here