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George’s posts on Convergence 08


Posted: Nov 19, 2008

George furiously blogged and tweeted the Convergence08 meeting in Mountain View this last weekend. Check out his reportage.

Convergence08: Opening panel on AI

Live Speculist podcast interview at 5:45 PST

Convergence08: Anders Sandberg on Whole Brain Emulation

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Convergence08: PJ Manney on empathy and technology

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Convergence08: Day 2 closing panel on longevity

Back from America; some observations

Twittering at Convergence08


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