Dmitry Itskov

Global Future 2045 Congress in New York Gives 10% Off To Singularity Weblog Readers

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Leading Scientists, Technologists, Neuroscientists, Spiritual and Secular Leaders to Gather at the Second International Global Future 2045 Congress — June 15-16 in New York City

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Visionaries and world-class practitioners in science, technology and ethics will join educators, futurists, philosophers and spiritual leaders at the 2nd International Global Future 2045 congress at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, June 15-16, 2013.

Global Future 2045 is a one of a kind congress, premised on the notion that the world stands on the brink of global change. In order for civilization to move to a higher stage of development, humanity vitally needs a scientific revolution and significant spiritual changes that will be inseparably linked, supporting and supplementing each other.

GF2045 discussions will include global challenges and science mega-projects to address them and insights on these matters from various spiritual traditions. The main focus will be the Avatar Project, which includes the development of anthropomorphic robots, telepresence systems, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), life-support systems for the brain, neuroprostheses, whole brain modeling, consciousness theory, and roadmaps for non-biological mind substrates.

Dmitry Itskov, founder of the 2045 Initiative and organizer of the Global Future 2045 congress said:

“Civilization is in the midst of a sea change, ushering in a new era of foresighted, self-directed spiritual and corporeal human evolution. […] The mission of GF2045 is to shape the imminent capability for self-directed evolution into a strategy to benefit all of mankind.”

I have been fortunate to interview not only Russian internet tycoon and event organizer Dmitry Itskov, but also many of this year’s speakers. Still, I would not miss such a unique opportunity to meet them in person. And so, I am going to be at the Global Future 2045 Congress in New York city this June 15 and 16. If you want to join me, you can get a 10% discount [for Singularity Weblog readers only] by using discount code GF2045-SW during the on-line registration process. [For a limited time only, until midnight of May 6th EST, you will automatically get 20% off registration. ]

I myself can’t wait to have such a rare opportunity to meet so many incredible people of the cutting edge of technology, all at the same place. So, as soon as I saw the speakers’ list below, I knew I will be going to the GF2045 Congress. If you feel the same way and attend the conference, look out for the big bald head with irregular shape – usually at or near the front rows, and don’t ever hesitate to come and say “Hi”.

See you in New York!

 

Speakers at this year’s Global Future 2045 include:

Ray Kurzweil — Director of Engineering, Google; futurist and inventor, co-founder, Singularity University, and author of How to Create a Mind and The Singularity is Near.

Immortality by 2045

 

Dr. Marvin Minsky — A.I. pioneer, professor of Media Arts and Science, MIT Media Lab.

Immortal Minds Are A Matter of Time

 

Dr. James Martin — British author and entrepreneur and the largest individual benefactor to the University of Oxford in its 900-year history.

A Crunch is Coming

 

Dr. Peter H. Diamandis — Founder and Chairman, X Prize Foundation, Co-founder, Singularity University, author of Abundance.

We Are Evolving Into Meta-Intelligence Group-Minds 

 

Theodore Berger — USC Professor, brain prosthesis technology developer.

Piecemeal Repair And Replacement of Brain Parts Is Coming

 

Dr. Ed Boyden — Optogeneticist, neuroscientist at MIT, associate member McGovern Institute for Brain Research.

Extending Ourselves Beyond Our Brains

 

Dr. David Hanson — Robotics designer and researcher, creating androids: humanlike robots with intelligence and feelings.

Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro — Android Creator, Director of the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory in Osaka, Japan. Dr.

Mahayogi ‘Pilot’ Baba — Self-realized Siddha Master. Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara Order of Hindu Monks.

Dr. Amit Goswami — Professor Emeritus from the Theoretical Physics Department of the University of Oregon.

If you are a loyal Singularity Weblog reader, you can visit the Global Future 2045 website and get 10% off the normal price with discount code GF2045-SW. [For a limited time only, until midnight of May 6th EST, you will automatically get 20% off registration. ]

 

Singularity 1 on 1 Interviews With Some of the GF2045 Speakers:

Dmitry Itskov: It’s Time To Think About Who We Are And What’s Our Place In The Universe

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Yesterday I was very fortunate to get a rare English language interview from Dmitry Itskov – the elusive Russian entrepreneur spearheading project Avatar and Global Future 2045.

The first time I saw Itskov was at the recent Singularity Summit where he revealed his uniquely ambitious project. I don’t know Dmitry well but he may just turn out to be one of those soft-spoken, under-the-radar, and camera-shy people who actually make things happen. I was impressed by his breadth of knowledge and courage to conduct our interview entirely in English. Itskov also impressed me as a very thorough person who makes the effort to respect all sides and points of view yet without sacrificing his personal integrity and commitments. That is why I will follow his progress with interest.

During our discussion with Dmitry, we cover topics such as his humanitarian motivation and the interesting fact that he initially was not even familiar with the concept of the singularity; the ongoing goals and recent success of the Global Future 2045 congress recently launched in Moscow; his project Avatar – its goals, timeline and benchmarks; brain and head transplantation and the 1960’s experiments of Dr. R. J. White and his Soviet counterparts; our fear of the future and his advice to focus on the benefits and dream more often rather than the risks only; the general resolution that he is working on submitting to the UN general assembly; religion and Dmitry’s genuine desire to engage all major traditions in discussing the project and especially its political and ethical implications.

As always you can listen to or download the audio file above or scroll down and watch the video interview in full. To show your support you can write a review on iTunes, make a direct donation, or become a patron on Patreon.

 

Dmitry Itskov: Welcome to the Global Future 2045

 

Ray Kurzweil about GF2045 and ‘Avatar’

 

Who is Dmitry Itskov?

Dmitry & Ray at GF2045

Dmitry Itskov is the founder and President of New Media Stars. He attended the top economics university in Russia and has 13+ years of work experience in media projects.

Itskov heard about life-extension with the use of cybernetic technology and immediately realized how he could apply his experience and resources to create a social movement in support of such life-saving technology. Since then he has collaborated and partnered with many of the world’s leading scientists, physicists, philosophers, and religious leaders to create life-extension products that will be affordable and available to all of humanity.

Dmitry has initiated a conversation with the UN about life-extension technology (which was the purpose of the recent GF2045 congress in Moscow) and hopes to spark global discussion on its ethical and political implications.

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