<p><strong>Trent McConaghy</strong> is the Founder and CTO of Ocean Protocol and BigchainDB, specializing in AI and blockchain technology to democratize data and AI. His work includes advancing decentralized data solutions and ensuring equitable access to AI technologies. McConaghy also contributes to the IPDB Foundation and advises the Estonian E-residency program</p><br><p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>McConaghy presented a solarpunk future, envisioning an optimistic trajectory for humanity. He covered three topics: web3 to sovereign agents, AI to human superintelligence, and defining human goals.</li><li>He covered topics including AI superintelligence, humanity's goals, and the transition from web3 to sovereign agents.</li><li>McConaghy emphasized the importance of aiming for an optimistic future beyond mere survival – proposing reshaping the cosmos at a macro scale as a potential human endeavour. However, he highlighted the challenge of interstellar travel, noting the time it takes to reach the nearest star beyond our sun.</li><li>Discussed established technologies like Bitcoin, decentralized data storage, and decentralized compute platforms like Ethereum; and explored the concept of sovereign agents through smart contracts on Ethereum, emphasizing their autonomous and ungoverned nature.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Dive deeper into the session: <a href="https://foresight.org/summary/trent-mcconaghy-a-solarpunk-vision-from-ai-web3-bci-vision-weekend-france-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full Summary</a></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 &amp; 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. </p><br><p>Get Involved with Foresight:</p><ul><li>Apply: <a href="https://foresight.org/apply/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virtual Salons &amp; 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><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>

The Foresight Institute Podcast

Foresight Institute

Trent McConaghy | A Solarpunk Vision from AI, Web3 & BCI

MAR 15, 202428 MIN
The Foresight Institute Podcast

Trent McConaghy | A Solarpunk Vision from AI, Web3 & BCI

MAR 15, 202428 MIN

Description

<p><strong>Trent McConaghy</strong> is the Founder and CTO of Ocean Protocol and BigchainDB, specializing in AI and blockchain technology to democratize data and AI. His work includes advancing decentralized data solutions and ensuring equitable access to AI technologies. McConaghy also contributes to the IPDB Foundation and advises the Estonian E-residency program</p><br><p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>McConaghy presented a solarpunk future, envisioning an optimistic trajectory for humanity. He covered three topics: web3 to sovereign agents, AI to human superintelligence, and defining human goals.</li><li>He covered topics including AI superintelligence, humanity's goals, and the transition from web3 to sovereign agents.</li><li>McConaghy emphasized the importance of aiming for an optimistic future beyond mere survival – proposing reshaping the cosmos at a macro scale as a potential human endeavour. However, he highlighted the challenge of interstellar travel, noting the time it takes to reach the nearest star beyond our sun.</li><li>Discussed established technologies like Bitcoin, decentralized data storage, and decentralized compute platforms like Ethereum; and explored the concept of sovereign agents through smart contracts on Ethereum, emphasizing their autonomous and ungoverned nature.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Dive deeper into the session: <a href="https://foresight.org/summary/trent-mcconaghy-a-solarpunk-vision-from-ai-web3-bci-vision-weekend-france-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full Summary</a></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 &amp; 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. </p><br><p>Get Involved with Foresight:</p><ul><li>Apply: <a href="https://foresight.org/apply/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virtual Salons &amp; 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><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>