Dean Woodley Ball | Humanity’s Next Leap: Thoughts on the Frontiers of Neural Technology
AUG 9, 202449 MIN
Dean Woodley Ball | Humanity’s Next Leap: Thoughts on the Frontiers of Neural Technology
AUG 9, 202449 MIN
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<p><strong>Speaker </strong></p><p>Dean Woodley Ball is a Research Fellow at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center and author of the Substack <em>Hyperdimensional</em>. His work focuses on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the future of governance. Previously, he was Senior Program Manager for the Hoover Institution's State and Local Governance Initiative. </p><br><p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p><p>Based on engagement with the neuroscience and machine learning literatures, this talk will focus on how technologies such as virtual reality, large language models, AI agents, neurostimulation, and neuromonitoring may converge in the coming decade into the first widespread consumer neural technology. The talk will focus on technical feasibility, public policy, and broader societal implications. </p><p> </p><p>In terms of the challenge, I think the big one for me is probably building the datasets we’ll need for the foundational AI models undergirding all of this.</p><br><p><strong>About Foresight Institute</strong></p><p><a href="https://foresight.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foresight Institute</a> is a research organization and non-profit that supports the beneficial development of high-impact technologies. Since our founding in 1987 on a vision of guiding powerful technologies, we have continued to evolve into a many-armed organization that focuses on several fields of science and technology that are too ambitious for legacy institutions to support.</p><br><p><strong>Allison Duettmann</strong></p><p>The President and CEO of Foresight Institute, Allison Duettmann directs the <a href="https://foresight.org/intelligent-cooperation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Intelligent Cooperation</a>, <a href="https://foresight.org/molecular-machines/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Molecular Machines</a>, <a href="https://foresight.org/biotech-health-extension-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Biotech & Health Extension</a>, <a href="https://foresight.org/neurotech-improving-cognition-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neurotech</a>, and <a href="https://foresight.org/space-expanding-outward-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Space </a>Programs, alongside Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. She has also been pivotal in co-initiating the Longevity Prize, pioneering initiatives like Existentialhope.com, and contributing to notable works like "Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy" and "Gaming the Future".</p><br><p>Get Involved with Foresight:</p><ul><li>Apply: <a href="https://foresight.org/apply/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virtual Salons & in-person Workshops</a></li><li>Donate:<a href="https://foresight.org/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Support Our Work</a> – If you enjoy what we do, please consider this, as we are entirely funded by your donations!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us:</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/foresightinst" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ForesightInstitute/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> |<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/foresight-institute/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Note: Explore every word spoken on this podcast through<a href="https://fathom.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Fathom.fm</a>, an innovative podcast search engine.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
