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Create digital lifeforms at the Cognition HackathonnHosted by Open Souls, explore ways to structure cognition and perception, and build the first glimpses of digital life. If you want to think about the long term possibilities of AI technology, this is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals building off the beaten path.nThroughout the day, we'll have inspiring speakers who will share their wisdom and insights, and help you think out of the box on what language models truly are. There will be prizes for the most innovative hacks and dinner will be provided, we look forward to seeing what you make.nTalksnWeve searched every corner of the internet to find the realest voices to join us and explore different possible futures of our world.nMORNING TALKS, 11AMnEuphoric HyperstitionnGrey Newell, Cognitive Systems Engineer (Open Souls)nAI Risk: Ideas for Fighting Battles You Can WinnJustin Bennington, AI Lead (Oyi Labs)nThe Future of AI Artndeepfates, Hacker-in-Residence (Replicate)nCatering will be provided for lunch with a short break between talks!nAFTERNOON TALKS, 1PMnExploring Sentience with Claude in WebSimnRobert Haisfield, Co-founder (WebSim)nPost-Scarcity EconomicsnShyla Marie, Post-Scarcity Economic ResearchernCognition vs SentiencenTopper Bowers, Founding Cognitive Architect (Open Souls)nEach speaker brings a unique vision on the future of cognition and society from their legendary experiences in industry. We are exploring alternative and positive visions of the future for humanity and artificial intelligence.nWhether youre just getting started or already pushing the boundaries of AI research forward, we ask you to join us with an open mind as we expand our perspectives together.nSchedule of Eventsn9:00AM: Doors open, breakfastn10:00AM: Kickoff by Kevin Fischer + Team Matchingn10:30AM: Hacking beginsn11:00AM: Morning Talksn12:00PM: Lunch!n1:00PM: Afternoon TalksnFocus time (for the hackers)n5:00PM: Dinnern6:00PM: Judging beginsn7:00PM: Demosn7:45PM: Winners announced + Prizesn8:00PM: Event endsnProvisionsnBreakfast, lunch and dinner will be catered with delicious veggie optionsnWe will have a stage, AV, and an AV tech on-sitenOpen Souls staff will be on-site to host, keep time, and help the hackersnFirst 30 in the door will receive a book, first 75 receive an Open Souls jacketnIf youre not sure, just ask! You may bring guests, but ask them to register firstnPrizesnFirst Place will receive an Apple Vision PronSecond Place will receive an iPadnThird place will receive a raspberry pi + e-ink screennIf you want to engage with your audience beforehand and get to know our community, go ahead and join our Discord over at discord.gg/opensouls! See you there!
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