TLDR of this update:
> Some Longevity Myth Busting with Aubrey de Grey (SENS Research Foundation)
> An Alternative story of the Web, with Ted Nelson (Project Xanadu)
> Jonathan Barne’s Keynote “Integrated Molecular Machines, from Materials to Nanosystems” opening our Nano workshop
> Rave reviews from some of our favorite humans on Existential Hope
> The visionary work of Damien Sluysmans advancing Molecular Machines
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Allison Duettmann challenged 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 and Allison Duettmann
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 Nelson’s life and work on his personal website.
Infinite gratitude to our wonderful hosts Academia.edu for their extensive welcoming abilities
Ted Nelson “there is too much to say and it goes in all directions” – a lively salon!
These salon are part of the Foresight Institute Salon Series on Strengthening Civilization. Find all previous salons videos here.
If you wonder why “Strengthening Civilization”, watch this uplifting video inspiring the movement towards Existential Hope.
Previous salons topics:
Debunking Social Motives – Robin Hanson
The Hedonistic Imperative – David Pearce
The Fermi Paradox and the Far Future – Anders Sandberg
Civilization: Institutions, Knowledge and the Future – Samo Burja
The trajectory of Civilization: Part 1 – Ethics, Now and Tomorrow and Part 2 – Racing Where? – Robin D. Hanson, Paul Christiano, Christine Peterson, Peter Eckersley, Mark S. Miller, Alyssa Vance
The Future of Human Biology: Part 1 – Roadmap & Part 2 – Ethical Framework – David Eagleman and Arvind Gupta
AI & Human Morality – Allison Duettmann
Creating Counterculture – Joon Yun
Innovative governance – Mark Lutter, Mwiya Musokotwane
The invitational workshop Integrated Molecular Machines: From Materials to Nanosystems was held at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri and chaired by Sir Fraser Stoddart.
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 this Nanotech technical competition on on our YouTube channel, on this playlist.
Jonathan Barnes opening keynote of Foresight Institute’s 2018 Integrated Molecular Machines Workshop.
Listen to what
Brewster Kahle,
Anders Sandberg,
Aubrey de Grey,
Sonia Arrison,
De Kai,
Peter Eckersley,
Danny O’Brien,
Will Marshall,
had to say about Existential Hope, following Vision Weekend to understand Foresight’s efforts towards building positive visions for our futures.
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