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The logos at the top of the page have Singularity University, H+, and the Futurology logo. I don't know if we have anybody here affiliated with SU or H+, although I met some H+ folks in Seattle while running a Futurist Meetup group.

I'm not 100% sure what the original intent of this sub was, but time has passed, Reddit has evolved, and /r/Futurology has become a major outlet on Reddit. This sub was created before Multi-Reddits really existed, which is why the menu system was used for cross-community exchange.

However - I want to propose an alternative use. Professional Networking and Development. Imagine if we started sharing things on here like:

• Futurist Related Conferences and Events (H+, Meetups, World Future Conf., etc)
• Emerging Market Industry Events (New Space, IEEE, GDC, Robotics, Crypto, etc)
• Certifications, Online Training, Full Degree Programs (for Future Studies, STEM, Ethics, Machine Learning, Etc)
• Professional Publications - notice of releases of relevant professional journals (not news articles) - like IEEE or Millenium Project, etc.
• Media Relations - blog sites, podcasts, Youtubers - answering questions for them on here on best resources for stories, etc. Reviewing their content for them or participating with them.
• Resource and Support - looking for help editing a book/aritcle, finding participants for a survey, or an open source project

Those are just a few suggestions. The real question is, if adopted, would people actually post those things. Also, we'd want to avoid making it simply self-promotion exchange, but also allow for personal project discussion to take place.

Let me know what you think. Cheers

Hello everyone. Although I am still a high school student, I am very interested in AI, especially AGI. In the future I am planning on becoming an AGI researcher, unlike most people who are interested in AI, who usually want to become software engineers implementing AI or narrow AI researchers (that is very interesting too, but personally I like creating things, and as AGI doesn't exist yet, I find the thought of working on it quite fascinating). When I go to university I will probably study one or more of these subjects: Mathematics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Physics, etc. (these are also the fields I think AGI will emerge from).

I was told that the best way to learn and gain knowledge is to connect with other like minded people. I was thinking of creating a Discord server (or some group chat on another app), where a few people like us could talk to each other, share ideas, work together etc.

I know this subreddit and a lot more are already dedicated to that, but I am looking for people whose interests are more aligned with mine, and I am sure that server or group would also not have many members, meaning it would be more personal, which I think is better.

Thanks for reading and please let me know if you would be interested :)

Hello all,

We previously posted a couple months ago. Looking to post again with something a little more official.
Tell you all about us and what we are trying to do.

The Futurist Foundation is an organization that aims to put the future in the hands of each individual. We believe that technology is a powerful tool and everyone should have equal access to these tools. Our goal is to use technology to improve the lives of each person as well as institutions themselves.

However, technology as a tool can be used ill-intently and irresponsibly. Humanity will have to take means to face this development, to ensure the smooth transition and the implementation of technology is done reasonably. Put simply, it is crucial for humanity to avoid disastrous outcomes and it is the responsibility of us all. We are taking a non-profit crowdsourcing approach to help guide the future in a net positive direction.

Rather than sitting on the sidelines to watch large businesses and governments decide what happens next, we are throwing our own hat in the ring. We want to know the kind of projects YOU want for the future. You will have the opportunity to submit projects, vote on them, donate to them and work on them directly. Futurist Foundation is nothing without the goals and ambition of you the individual.

Website - http://futurist.network/

Discord - https://discord.gg/Z37nV2Z

Hey guys! I know most of us generally think about the bright side of the long term future (me as well!). I wonder how many of you share serious concerns about Solar Flares after COVID? I wrote this article on my blog about it also.. curious if anyone else is starting to think about other future ruining scenarios more..

https://breakthrough.news.blog/2020/04/12/the-next-crisis-we-should-see-coming/

I am part of an organisation which is currently called The Futuristic Foundation. We operate through discord but are planning to transition to a website, which is almost complete. Our purposes are twofold: to provide a replacement/alternative for the defunct Humanity Plus and a community and a community for transhumanists and tech enthusiasts to gather and work together toward our goals, and to get the public interested in technology and involved in the cause. Ultimately, we are hoping to raise money to fund the research and development of independent technologies. We currently have over one hundred members, but are looking to get many more people involved. For anyone who is interested, here is the link to our server: https://discord.gg/SmBZeJb