About the Film

Documentary “Divine Technology? Promises of Happiness in Transhumanism” (2026)

The documentary “Divine Technology?” examines the promises of transhumanism; immortality, bliss, freedom from suffering – and places them in the context of spiritual teachings.

For millennia, humans have sought answers to life’s great questions through religion, philosophy or, since the Enlightenment, through science. Today, technology seems to have finally accomplished this mission. Powerful companies and scientists are advancing these developments with immense promises that have already been woven into our everyday lives.

Artificial intelligence and advances in biotechnology nourish the vision of a world without suffering and of a “New Human” who overcomes human limitations; living a happy, intelligent, healthy, and perhaps even immortal life. The increasingly popular philosophy of transhumanism promises a happiness that could, in the near future, be achieved through technology.

However, the more this technological progress permeates our lives, the more pressing the question becomes: Which idea of humanity lies behind these hopes? What is meant by happiness, and what do we mean by suffering that must be overcome? How intelligent are machines? And can they help us achieve a higher level of consciousness? Or do we risk being overtaken by our own creations?

The film explores these questions on a journey of discovery into the inner dimension of the digital age. In individual interviews, transhumanists David Pearce and Prof. Dr. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, education researcher Prof. Dr. Edwin Hübner, and spiritual teachers UNMANI Liza Hyde and OM C. Parkin are featured. David Pearce und Prof. Dr. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, der Bildungsforscher Prof. Dr. Edwin Hübner und die spirituellen Lehrer UNMANI Liza Hyde und OM C. Parkin zu Wort.

The viewer is guided into the philosophical world of transhumanism, which is set against a spiritual teaching dating back thousands of years, allowing the depths of the soul and true consciousness to be touched.

Production

The film is produced by Saschko Frey / immomentfilm, an experienced German film director and cinematographer with over 30 years of professional experience.
Saschko Frey / immomentfilm, einem erfahrenen deutschen Regisseur mit über 30 Jahren Berufspraxis und mehr als 500 realisierten Filmprojekten unterschiedlicher Genres.

Running time: 98 min.
Year of production: 2026

Team

The project was realized by a team of four:

Saschko Frey – Graduate Designer and Filmmaker, Project Lead and Cinematographer
Andreas von Oertzen – Graduate Engineer in Information Technology
Burkhardt Müller – Ph.D. in Chemistry
Lars Segelke – Graduate Psychologist

The Participants

In the film, transhumanists and philosophers, education researchers, and spiritual teachers share their perspectives on transhumanism’s promises of happiness.

David Pearce

British philosopher, transhumanist, and the co-founder of Humanity+ (formerly the World Transhumanist Association)

The British transhumanist advocates the abolition of suffering through biotechnology and the ethical enhancement of human nature.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner

Professor at John Cabot University in Rome, philosopher, and Euro-transhumanist

The German philosopher is one of the leading voices in the debate on transhumanism and explores the ethical implications of emerging technologies.

Prof. Dr. Edwin Hübner

Professor of Media Education at Freie Hochschule Stuttgart

The German educational scientist and anthroposophist focuses, among other things, on the impact of digital technologies on education and society.

UNMANI Liza Hyde

Spiritual teacher

Unmani is a mentor for those who long for spiritual awakening, exploring how this is grounded in our human lives. Her book Die to Love inspired the interview.

OM C. Parkin

Wisdom teacher, mystic, philosopher and inner scientist

As a spiritual master of the Silent Tradition, he unites the Western and Eastern streams of wisdom teaching. Drawing on the perspective of the Perennial Philosophy, he sheds light on the consequences of the digital revolution from an inner perspective. His book The Digital Age – A Critical View from a Wisdom Perspective offers a deeper exploration.

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Support

This film was funded by the OM Foundation Inner Science, a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting spiritual education in society. OM-Stiftung Innere Wissenschaft gefördert. Die Stiftung hat sich zur wesentlichen Aufgabe gemacht, die spirituelle Bildung in der Gesellschaft zu fördern.

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Comments About the Film

"The film is outstanding and deeply moved me. What impressed me most was the diversity of perspectives, convictions, and perceptions. In the end, I am always left with the same central question: What is it that I truly want?"

"Through the interviews with the representatives of transhumanism, the images, and the music, I could sense the allure of the 'divine technology' that seems to make anything possible. Freedom from suffering and death sounded so simple. Human beings are modified, enhanced, and optimized like machines."

"There is no room for the soul in digitalization, revealing that what is called progress is, in reality, a step backward. We are facing a formidable opponent that is capable of holding almost six billion people under its spell."

"The film made me realize the threshold humanity is standing, and that even within my lifetime we may witness societal shifts that are almost impossible to foresee. After watching the film, I can begin to imagine the consequences. Thank you for having the courage to make this film!"