Max More is a philosopher and futurist who writes, speaks, and consults on advanced decision-making about emerging technologies. Born in England, More has a degree in philosophy, politics and economics from St Anne"s College, Oxford in 1987. His 1995 University of Southern California doctoral dissertation ‘The Diachronic Self: Identity, Continuity, and Transformation’ examined several issues that concern trans-humanists, including the nature of death.