Hybrid Humans - When, Not If?
Offered By: Web Summit via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the future of human intelligence enhancement in this thought-provoking 18-minute conference talk from Web Summit. Delve into Kernel's Bryan Johnson's perspective on why expanding human cognitive capabilities should be our top priority. Examine the challenges of pioneering brain research, the potential impact of genetics and neuroscience, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI and cognitive evolution. Learn about the tools being developed, the importance of finding the right researchers, and contemplate how enhanced human intelligence might reshape our interaction with the world.
Syllabus
Intro
Genetics
Commercialization
Challenges
Tools
AI existential threat
AI vs cosmetic surgery
Social proof
Cognitive evolution
Basic human cognitive capabilities
Genetics and neuroscience
Finding the right researchers
How will we interact with the world
Taught by
Web Summit
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