Many people feel that humanity will not last for much longer. What will replace us? Should we plan for the future by making machines that can preserve the human spirit and knowledge? Perhaps a virtual world that can show what life was like for us on Earth? Or an ecosystem of robotic lifeforms that will outlast organic life?
Imagine alien visitors in the far future, or newly evolved intelligent species on Earth, or maybe our own descendants if our species does survive. What should we make for them to find? What will we put into the virtual world or the technological ecosystem?
Whatever we make, can it be preserved if the Earth goes greenhouse and heats up to 800 degrees Celsius?
Is this the way to keep humanity going?
Come and discuss our technological future selves. Bring your friends!
IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at 1pm SLT in the GeekSpeak auditorium, if you have ideas for new subjects.
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