TLDR of this update:
> SomeĀ Longevity Myth Busting with Aubrey de GreyĀ (SENS Research Foundation)
> AnĀ Ā Alternative story of the Web, with Ted NelsonĀ (Project Xanadu)
>Ā Jonathan Barne’sĀ Keynote “Integrated Molecular Machines, from Materials to Nanosystems”Ā opening our Nano workshop
>Ā Rave reviewsĀ from some of our favorite humans on Existential Hope
> The visionary work ofĀ Damien SluysmansĀ advancing Molecular Machines
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Allison Duettmann challengedĀ Aubrey De Grey in a lively FAQ with the top objections against longevity to be debunked and debated before opening up the floor to the public.
Longevity Myth Busting – Aubrey de Grey andĀ Allison Duettmann
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Ted Nelson – information technology thinker, pioneer, philosopher, and founder of project Xanadu (1960)
– has been defending a vastly different web infrastructure: one that favors freedom, privacy, creativity, and understanding. He advocates for new forms of writing and new forms of education fostered by the hypertext system he originally worked on.
These different models directly relate to the issue of modern culture and how technology is shaping it. Can we use these paradigms to strengthen human civilization? How can the original framework of the hypertext inform our existential hope, and help us navigate towards better futures?
You can learn more about Ted Nelsonās life and workĀ on his personal website.
Infinite gratitude to our wonderful hostsĀ Academia.eduĀ for their extensive welcoming abilities
Ted Nelson “there is too much to say and it goes in all directions” – a lively salon!
TheseĀ salon are part of the Foresight Institute Salon Series on Strengthening Civilization. FindĀ all previous salons videos here.
If you wonder why “StrengtheningĀ Civilization”, watchĀ this uplifting videoĀ inspiring the movement towardsĀ Existential Hope.Ā
Previous salons topics:
Debunking Social MotivesĀ – Robin Hanson
The Hedonistic ImperativeĀ –Ā David Pearce
The Fermi Paradox and the Far FutureĀ – Anders Sandberg
Civilization: Institutions, Knowledge and the FutureĀ – Samo Burja
The trajectory of Civilization:Ā Part 1 – Ethics, Now and TomorrowĀ andĀ Part 2 – Racing Where?Ā – Robin D. Hanson, Paul Christiano, Christine Peterson, Peter Eckersley, Mark S. Miller, Ā Alyssa Vance
The Future of Human Biology: Part 1 – RoadmapĀ &Ā Part 2 – Ethical FrameworkĀ Ā –Ā Ā David Eagleman and Arvind Gupta
AI & Human MoralityĀ – Allison Duettmann
Creating CountercultureĀ – Joon Yun
Innovative governanceĀ – Mark Lutter, Mwiya Musokotwane
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The invitational workshop Integrated Molecular Machines: From Materials to Nanosystems was held at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri and chaired by Sir Fraser Stoddart.Ā
Specialists in target applications collaborated with those tackling the challenges of atomically-precise 3D structures and molecular machines, including construction pathways using chemistry, applied physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and engineering.
You can find all the project proposals from thisĀ NanotechĀ technical competition on on ourĀ YouTube channel, on this playlist.
Jonathan Barnes opening keynote of Foresight Institute’s 2018 Integrated Molecular Machines Workshop.Ā
Listen to whatĀ
Brewster Kahle,
Anders Sandberg,
Aubrey de Grey,
Sonia Arrison,
De Kai,
Peter Eckersley,
Danny O’Brien,
Will Marshall,
hadĀ to say about Existential Hope, following Vision Weekend to understand Foresight’s efforts towards building positive visions for our futures.
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