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To Be or Not to Be Bionic - On Immortality and Superhumanism

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Explore the fascinating intersection of technology and humanity in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, deep brain stimulation, and the quest for immortality. Hear from experts Jessica Brillhart, S. Matthew Liao, Hod Lipson, Max Tegmark, and Wendy Ju as they examine the ethical implications and potential future of human-machine integration. Moderated by Mariette DiChristina, this hour-long conversation covers a wide range of subjects, including the impact of AI on jobs, challenges to human perception, the creation of robot art, and the possibility of brain uploading. Gain insights into the rapidly evolving field of superhumanism and consider the profound questions surrounding what it means to be human in an increasingly technological world.

Syllabus

Introduction
Artificial Intelligence
Physical Manifestations
Robots and Jobs
Deep Brain Stimulation
Challenges to Perception
Malevolence
Autonomous People
Robots and Humans
Deep Dream VR
Robot Art
Our Limits
Immortality
Brain Upload
Accessibility

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