Michael Vassar

Michael Vassar (born February 4, 1979) is a futurist, activist, entrepreneur, and the president of the Singularity Institute. He advocates safe development of new technologies for the benefit of mankind. He has held positions with Aon, the Peace Corps, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He was a Founder and Chief Strategist at SirGroovy.com, an online music licensing firm. He has co-authored papers on the risks of advanced molecular manufacturing with Robert Freitas, and has written "Corporate Cornucopia" for the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology Task Force.

The Singularity Institute

Michael Vassar is President of the Singularity Institute. The Singularity Institute brings rational analysis and strategy to the challenges facing humanity. Inspired by the latest science of human fallibility, they try to correct the biases that run wild in standard futurism and philanthropy. They hold the annual Singularity Summit to coordinate and educate scientists and other concerned individuals cutting edge developments in scientific research; and support their Researchers as they engage in original research on topics ranging from human rationality and cognitive enhancement to foundational research in Artificial Intelligence.

References

• Calling All Transhumanists - The Singularity Summit 2009
• The Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence
• Lifeboat Foundation Nanoshield
• 10 Questions with SIAI President Michael Vassar
• Accelerating Future Interview with Michael Vassar

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Name	Vassar, Michael
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Date of birth	February 4, 1979
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