We have some great speakers at this years summit, I hope you can make it.
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‘THE PROFOUND FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY’
SINGULARITY SUMMIT AUSTRALIA 2012
AUGUST 18-19
Kaleide Theatre, RMIT UNIVERSITY
What will tomorrow look like?
Conventional wisdom often says that change is slow. Though a quick
glance at the headlines about developments in science and technology is
enough to challenge our intuitions. While evolution has
shaped us to expect only linear change, exponential advances has enabled
very significant technological advance and will likely continue to do
so. Not many could predict just how fast and dramatic the social,
economic and
political impacts of computer technology could be in our lifetimes.
Of special significance this year is the centenary of Alan Turing’s
birth. To celebrate, the summit will have focus on Alan Turing and his
unique impact on the history of computing, computer science, artificial
intelligence, developmental biology, and the mathematical theory of
computability.
The Singularity Summit this
year will bring extraordinary people together to discuss the current
status and
future of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science,
Neuroscience, Virtual Reality, Art and the ensuing radical engineering
feats that are impacting our lives now and will do so the
future.
Speakers include Professor of Comp Sci Research at ANU Marcus Hutter, Author/VR Pioneer/Futurist Mark Pesce, Neuroscientist/Neuroengineer Randal Koene, president of the Rationalists Society Australia Meredith Doig, Neurobiologist James Bourne, Bio Inspired AI Engineer/Researcher Colin Hales, Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence Vic Ciesielski, AI expert David Dowe, and performance artist Stelarc.
The human species is at a unique stage in history. Scientific and
technological progress is accelerating. Renowned inventor Ray Kurzweil
predicts technological paradigm shifts will become increasingly common,
leading to “technological change so rapid and profound it represents a
rupture in the fabric of human history“.
What kind of change can we expect from advances in technology? Many
reputable experts forecast dramatic impacts on the way we live – however
the future is not laid out neatly in front of us like a buffet – but we
can make informed choices, innovate, and work accordingly towards
increasing the likelihood of beneficial outcomes.
There’s simply no better way to glimpse the future of these exciting technologies.
The conference will be held at Kaleide Theatre at RMIT.
Seating is limited, so Secure your tickets for the 2012 Summit Here >>
http://2012.singularitysummit.com.au
Contact: Adam A. Ford - tec...@gmail.com - 0421 979 977
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Kind regards,
Adam A. Ford
Singularity Summit Australia Coordinator
H+ Australia, H+ @ Melbourne Summit Coordinator
"A
new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move toward higher levels." ("Atomic Education Urged by Albert Einstein", New York Times, 25 May 1946)
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