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This conference invites thought leaders, technologists, philosophers and spiritual practitioners to explore the transformative potential of AI through the lens of spiritual consciousness and the human journey of self-discovery.

As artificial intelligence progresses toward exhibiting traits of creativity, judgment, and even agency, profound questions arise about the nature of consciousness, human identity and purpose.

We will engage with questions like: What is the essence of consciousness, and how might AI development challenge or deepen our understanding of it? Could the emergence of AI with complex, quasi-conscious behavior prompt us to reevaluate or even evolve our own spiritual identities?

With AI poised to take a primary role in generating knowledge, this conference will also consider the impact on human learning and wisdom. How might a new era of AI knowledge affect our spiritual pursuits and the evolution of human education?

Finally, we’ll explore the possibilities for human creativity and imagination as AI frees us from routine, opening the door to previously unimagined realms of spiritual and artistic expression.

Panelists
Vijay Saraswat PhD (AI Scientist)
Ken Pugh PhD (Cognitive Neuroscientist)
Mainak Mazumdar PhD (Data Scientist)
David Life (Jivamukti Yoga)
Sarah Mulukutla MD (Neurologist)
Mark Ritzmann PhD (AI Scientist)
Jamie Logan (Animal Rights Activist)
Dexter Griffin (Jivamukti Yoga teacher)

Moderated by Hari Mulukutla (Founder, Responsible AI Leadership Consortium)

Program
12:30 PM - Vegan Lunch (Ashram Dining Hall)
2:00 pm - Welcome and Introductions
2:10 pm - Introduction to AI - The Basics - a short lecture
2:30 pm - Panel Discussion I and Q&A
3:30 pm - Chai Break
3:45 pm - Panel Discussion II and Q&A
4:45 pm - Closing Prayer

Livestream Links:
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