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Join us for a presentation by Dr. Ali Shaib, Group Leader at the Institute of Neurophysiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, who introduces a groundbreaking and affordable super-resolution imaging concept: ONE microscopy. Dr. Shaib demonstrates how this technique combines 10-fold axial expansion with fluorescence fluctuation analysis to reveal detailed nanoscale arrangements of proteins. The technology bridges the gap between high-resolution structural biology techniques and light microscopy, offering new possibilities for biological and medical discoveries. Key highlights: - Visualization of individual membrane and soluble proteins - Detailed imaging of synaptic protein arrangements - Analysis of molecular aggregates in Parkinson's Disease samples - Integration with artificial intelligence and computer vision - Open-source software package for widespread accessibility This seminar is part of our Molecular Machines program. Learn more about joining our community of scientists, entrepreneurs, and institutional allies advancing molecular machine applications in energy, medicine, and material science: https://lnkd.in/dme-sJe9 Watch the full presentation: https://lnkd.in/dzjm5RJQ

Celebrating incredible moments from Vision Weekend US 2024. Thank you to our speakers, fellows, and community for making it an unforgettable exploration of paths to progress. If you missed it, join us for VW PR in February! https://lnkd.in/gaqV9gum

Our December newsletter brings exciting updates from Foresight Institute: Vision Weekend expands to Puerto Rico in February 2025, bringing together leaders in longevity, molecular machines, neurotech, cryptography, and space technology to explore paths to progress in Old San Juan. The 2024 Norm Hardy Prize for usable security has been awarded to Dr. Serge Egelman, Dr. Alisa Frik, Conor Gilsenan, and Prof. Eyal Peer for their innovative work on security action compliance. Read the full newsletter for more updates, including Vision Weekend USA highlights and our latest seminars: https://lnkd.in/dGccDjjG

As we enter 2024, Foresight Institute extends warm wishes to our global community of scientists, researchers, and visionaries. This past year has seen remarkable advances across biotechnology, nanotechnology, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. We're grateful for your continued support in our mission to advance beneficial technologies and create positive futures. In the coming year, we look forward to hosting more technical workshops, expanding our fellowship program, and bringing together leading minds at Vision Weekend events across the globe. Thank you for being part of our journey toward creating flourishing futures through transformative technologies. Here's to a year of breakthrough discoveries and meaningful progress.

A closer look at December's Vision Weekend USA - the demos, the discussions, the cyber future dinner that brought our community together to advance beneficial technology.

Join us for an insightful presentation by Abhishek Singh, a PhD candidate at MIT Media Lab, who discusses why healthcare hasn't seen the same AI breakthroughs as other fields and proposes innovative solutions through decentralized machine learning. Singh explores how self-organizing networks and distributed systems could help overcome the challenges of fragmented medical data while maintaining privacy and regulatory compliance. His research offers a fresh perspective on building anti-fragile systems that could revolutionize healthcare AI. The talk covers: - Challenges in healthcare data accessibility - Novel frameworks for decentralized machine learning - Self-organization algorithms for diverse participants - The CodeDream approach to distributed AI Watch the full presentation: https://lnkd.in/dD_3R9uK

Foresight Institute recently hosted Zach Weinersmith, cartoonist of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and co-author of the Hugo award-winning "A City on Mars," for an engaging seminar on space settlement challenges. Weinersmith provided a detailed analysis of the obstacles facing Mars colonization, examining: - Physiological adaptations required for space living - Ethical considerations around reproduction beyond Earth - Critical lessons from Biosphere experiments - Economic fundamentals of Mars settlements - Complexities of space governance and international law Drawing from his experience as both a science communicator and analytical thinker, Weinersmith offered unique insights into these crucial questions about humanity's future in space. Watch the recorded seminar: https://lnkd.in/dMxuQfqx Weinersmith's work has been featured in The New York Times, Foreign Policy, Science Friday, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Le Monde. His perspective combines scientific rigor with clear communication to illuminate the complexities of space settlement.

Tomorrow is the final day to submit your application for the Foresight Institute AI Safety Grants. Our grants support researchers and developers working on crucial AI alignment challenges to help create beneficial AI futures. These grants provide funding and mentorship opportunities to advance work in AI safety. Don't miss this opportunity to receive support for your AI safety research. Applications close tomorrow. Submit your proposal here: https://lnkd.in/g-_uDbMp

From keynotes to conversations, Vision Weekend USA brought together pioneers in bio, nano, neuro, AI and space tech. Here's another look at December's gathering in the Bay Area.

At our Space Futures & Governance Workshop, Nathan Johnson presented an innovative exploration of space distillation technology and its broader implications for closed-loop life support systems. His analysis covered crucial aspects including: * Technical challenges of ethanol production in microgravity * Integration with life support systems and ISRU * Economic and regulatory considerations * Safety protocols for alcohol in space habitats This creative approach to space manufacturing highlights important questions about fluid dynamics, off-gassing, and crew performance in closed environments. Watch the full presentation to learn how distillation processes could advance our understanding of life support systems for future space settlements. View the recording: https://lnkd.in/dwg8svf5 The Space Futures & Governance Workshop was hosted by Foresight Institute in collaboration with OpenLunar Foundation at the Chabot Space Center.