Comments | matt_arnold: The Singularity Summit

matt_arnold

The Singularity Summit

Apr 30, 2006 09:03

I hadn't previously heard of a few of the speakers at Stanford's Singularity Summit, but I know every single one of the following eight names, and it's the most exciting lineup of Guests of Honor ever. It's interesting to finally find out from their photos what some of them look like ( Read more... )

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tammylc April 30 2006, 14:13:34 UTC

Minsky came to Fusion and had a fabulous time. I bet he could be convinced to come to Penguicon...

tlatoani April 30 2006, 14:22:07 UTC

A lot of these guys would probably attend a con as a Science GoH. Can't hurt to ask.

rachelann1977 April 30 2006, 16:14:18 UTC

I agree. Send out some invitations. Cristine Peterson especially sounds like an interesting guest. :-)

If you're looking for a Science GoH.. bobmage May 2 2006, 04:12:42 UTC

I could put in a good word with Ben Goertzel. (I was his room-mate in college. He's weird. Like, weirder than fans.)

phecda May 2 2006, 14:36:39 UTC

Well, we've already invited Bruce Schneier for this year as a tech GoH. Gee, Matt, if you were to be con chair for next year, you could invite the GoH's you want. (*nudge* *nudge* *wink* *wink*).

matt_arnold May 2 2006, 14:45:40 UTC

Yes, but think "crossover appeal." Mr. Schneier is a great attendance draw with perfect geek cred, but he doesn't do futurics so far as I know. He isn't working on biotech, nanotech or artificial intelligence. My opinion is that an appeal that spans present-day tech with cutting-edge research does not throw off the balance. At the least, what about having a futurist for a Nifty Guest?