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The future of most of the areas covered by this conference appears to lie in manipulating people's central metabolic control systems to enhance intelligence (by ~20 IQ points), extend life (by a projected 20-30 years), and eliminate most chronic illnesses. I developed good methods to do this in 2001, which have since been applied to myself and ~100 other people. I soon expect AI research, computer development, aging research, and other complex areas to be dominated by people who have been enhanced in this way.

Unfortunately, only ~20% of the population are candidates for this, though the rate is higher for engineers and scientists. Though not painful, this procedure is uncomfortable and requires months of recovery/adaptation once completed. So far, this procedure has only been applied as needed to address serious chronic illnesses, as it makes many small permanent changes in people. No one has yet done it just for the intelligence it brings or the promise of a longer and healthier life.

It would appear that this may be the original singularity, as some people develop a super-human level of intelligence. You may have the choice of doing this procedure, or stepping aside and letting others who have been so enhanced succeed where you can barely compete.

I will enjoy discussing this with anyone who is interested.

Steve Richfield

TylerE: We should borrow ideas from those total nerds at BIL.

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This, I'm afraid, is going to be a kind of "Dutch Uncle" or "tough love" post. I've been informed that the mailing list is not in use. I've been directed to this wiki as the "watering hole" for event prep and volunteer support. Very well. 

I don't find this format at all conducive to anything resembling conversation. I'm interested in helping out on site during the event, but all I find is a time-log sheet: On-Site Event Volunteer Activities .

Assuming for the moment that I would be willing to help with running video recording -- something I have a track record with at MGTaylor events among others -- what are the issues? What's the scope? What is the equipment? How many cameras? How do I acquaint myself with the gear before the event? Is video logistics just a matter of making sure blank media are on hand and that used media get labeled? I know this is a volunteer effort, but please help me out here.

Or don't, and I'll just attend, and what the heck, I'll have whatever kind of experience I have.