Foresight Institute

Last chance to secure your Vision Weekend USA tickets at current rates before prices increase on November 15. Join us December 6-8 across iconic Bay Area locations for an extraordinary gathering of science and technology leaders. From the Internet Archive halls to Berkeley hills, join builders and optimists shaping ambitious futures in bio, nano, AI and space. The All Access Package includes exclusive experiences: a Speaker & Sponsor reception overlooking the Bay, Cyberfutures dinner with costume closet and aftershow party, interactive art sessions, and curated conversations about humanity’s future with pioneering researchers and innovators. Current rates - doubling Nov 15: - All Access Package: $1,900 - General Attendance: $500 - Subsidized Attendance: Available upon application Secure your spot at Vision Weekend USA before November 15: http://bit.ly/4ezsVVi View the full program: https://lnkd.in/dMVw6_Qz

The Longevity Summit 2024 at the Buck Institute brings together pioneers in biotech, pharmaceutical research, and longevity science this December 3-4 to advance practical solutions for eliminating diseases of aging. Connect with leading researchers and innovators including: * Eric Verdin (Buck Institute) * Vittorio Sebastiano (Turn Bio, Stanford University) * Madeleine Cule (Calico Labs) * Jamie Justice (XPRIZE) * Plus 20 experts in longevity science The summit focuses on critical developments in: * Drug Development and Clinical Trials * Biomarker Research * Regulatory Framework Development * Strategic Investment in Longevity Science Join us at one of the world's premier aging research facilities for two days of focused scientific discourse and collaboration toward advancing human longevity. Limited capacity available. Learn more and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gx8Q8mYT

Last call for Vision Weekend USA tickets at current rates - prices increase November 15. What happens when you gather pioneers in molecular machines, life extension, AI safety and space tech across three iconic Bay Area venues? Days filled with breakthrough discussions and demos. Nights of cyber-future dinners, live marimba, and the kinds of conversations that spark next year's collaborations. Current rates (until Nov 15): All Access Package ($1,900): Your key to everything - from main stage talks to exclusive receptions overlooking the Bay, tech demos, and late-night art experiences General Attendance ($500): Join the main conference and shape the future with fellow optimists Subsidized Attendance: Available for emerging talent upon application Come find your people. Lock in current rates: http://bit.ly/4ezsVVi Browse the full program: http://bit.ly/4eiK0mD

At the Foresight Institute and OpenLunar Foundation's Space Futures & Governance Workshop, Victor Luo shared valuable insights on non-traditional partnerships in space exploration. Drawing from his decade at NASA/JPL, where he led software development for spacecraft control and pioneered AR applications for Mars rover operations, Luo discussed how innovative collaborations can accelerate space development. Luo, who received NASA's Software of the Year Award in 2018, brings unique perspective from his experience building strategic partnerships at JPL, X - the moonshot factory, and now at Woven by Toyota. His talk explored how cross-sector partnerships can help make space more accessible and sustainable. Watch the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dbyGNceq The Space Futures & Governance Workshop brings together experts in space technology, law, economics, and governance to shape the future of space exploration and development. More info here: https://lnkd.in/dgnYUTtQ

The Space Futures & Governance Workshop, a collaboration between Foresight Institute and OpenLunar Foundation, brought together leading experts at the Chabot Space Center in the Bay Area this September 20-21. The workshop united space scientists, technologists, and experts in governance, law, and economics to address crucial questions about the future of space exploration and development. Discussions focused on creating sustainable and equitable access to space, developing effective governance frameworks, and fostering international collaboration. Watch the workshop introduction here: https://lnkd.in/dJdjgrxi

Discover innovative approaches to funding transformative technology at Vision Weekend USA, December 6-8. Leaders in scientific funding and innovation will explore paths to progress: Adam Marblestone (Convergent Research), 'Finding and Funding Scientific Moonshots via FRO's' Ben Reinhardt (Speculative Technologies), 'Turning Science Fiction into Reality' Karl Pfleger (Agingbiotech.info), 'Funding Longevity Research' Tom Kalil (Renaissance Philanthropy), 'Building a Coalition of the Willing' Cate Hall (Astera), 'Funding Breakthrough Technologies' Join us to explore new models for advancing scientific progress: https://bit.ly/4ezsVVi View the full program: https://lnkd.in/dU2x8S_S

Vision Weekend USA returns to the Bay Area December 6-8. We're taking over the Internet Archive, Lighthaven and Future House. Join Foresight’s favorite builders and scientists working on everything from molecular nanotechnology, radical life extension, AI security, space exploration and more. Connect with old and new friends in curated discussion groups on new funding mechanisms, join office hours from organizations building the future or test new tech demos. When evening comes, throw on something from our costume closet and join us for the cyberfuture dinner and live marimba concert. Get your tickets: bit.ly/4ezsVVi Full program: bit.ly/4eiK0mD

As part of Foresight Institute's Intelligent Cooperation Seminar Series, Marc Carauleanu from AE Studio presents innovative research on self-other overlap as a path to AI safety. Drawing from cognitive neuroscience research on empathy and altruism, this work explores how AI systems might develop more reliable cooperative behaviors. Carauleanu, an AI Safety Researcher, presents findings from their team's investigation into how AI models can develop similar internal representations when reasoning about others as when reasoning about themselves. The research bridges neuroscience insights with practical AI development challenges. The presentation covers: * Core challenges in AI alignment * Fundamentals of self-other overlap * Implementation strategies in AI systems * Experimental results from multi-agent environments * Applications in language modeling * Future research directions Watch the full seminar here: https://lnkd.in/dwu2hKb2

Foresight Institute presents DeSci Bangkok, an event bringing together innovators, scientists, and technologists at the frontier of decentralized science on November 10th. Our exceptional speaker lineup includes: Juan Benet (Protocol Labs) Ella PK Douglas (AI & Computational Neuroscience) Catalin Mitelut (NYU and University of Basel) Martin Karlsson (coordination.network) Paul Kohlhaas (Molecule) Lou de K (Foresight Institute) Aleksandra Smilek (Foresight Institute) We'll explore how blockchain and Web3 can transform scientific research, funding, and infrastructure through: Bio Accelerationism Defensive Accelerationism Neurotech Development Life Science & Open Source DSI Network States & Science DAOs Researchers and innovators are invited to compete for grants up to $5,000 by presenting AI, neurotech, and biotech breakthrough projects. Join us in Bangkok to help shape the future of decentralized science. Free registration is available for $BIO, $vBIO, and $VITA token holders. Register here: https://lu.ma/descibangkok

Join us at Vision Weekend USA this December 6-8 in the Bay Area for three more groundbreaking tracks exploring Paths to Progress: Space & Energy Futures Edwin Kite (University of Chicago), ‘Keeping Mars Warm with Nanoparticles’ S. Pete Worden (Breakthrough Prize Foundation), ‘Private Space Initiatives’ Creon Levit (Planet Labs), ‘The Path to Removing Space Debris’ Existential Hope Antoine Herlin (Centolla): The Path to a Positive AI Future in 2045 Christine Peterson (Foresight Institute): Keeping the Future on Track Danielle Strachman (1517): Unleashing Revolutionaries Jason Crawford (Roots of Progress): The Techno Humanist Manifesto Funding Transformative Technologies Cate Hall (Astera), 'Funding Breakthrough Technologies' Adam Marblestone (Convergent Research): Finding and Funding Scientific Moonshots Benjamin Reinhardt (Speculative Technologies): Turning Science Fiction into Reality Karl R. Pfleger (Agingbiotech.info): Funding Longevity Research Tom Kalil (Renaissance Philanthropy): Building a Coalition of the Willing Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4ezsVVi View the complete program: https://bit.ly/4eiK0mD