About this episode
Allison is the President and CEO of the Foresight Institute, a non-profit to advance biotech, nanotech, and computing for the long-term benefit of human life. Within the Foresight Institute, she directs the Intelligent Cooperation, Molecular Machines, Biotech & Health Extension, Neurotech, and Space Groups, and leads Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. Allison also founded existentialhope.com, co-edited Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy, co-authored Gaming the Future, and co-initiated The Longevity Prize. Follow her on Twitter @allisondman.
[2:18] - How Allison’s feelings on death drove her attention towards the future of human life
[13:38] - A philosophical perspective on the concept of aging
[20:34] - Technology as a catalyst for positive human development
[29:02] - Allison’s experience joining and working at the Foresight Institute
[33:05] - The history of the Foresight Institute and goals for the future
[40:00] - Details about the Foresight Fellowship
[43:12] - Competitions and prizes from the Foresight Institute
[47:12] - Allison’s interest in cryonics and human longevity
[52:02] - Why Allison believes crypto will revolutionize industries for decades to come
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