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MIT Tech Review hosts discussion on cognitive immortality

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MIT Technology Review is hosting a subscriber-only roundtable discussion on the concept of cognitive immortality. The event will explore speculative methods for preserving consciousness beyond death, such as gradual brain replacement and digital memory uploading. Speakers will delve into the technological and ethical considerations of these futuristic ideas. AI

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · MIT Technology Review ·

    Roundtables: Inside the Quest for Cognitive Immortality

    Tuesday, November 17, 2026 In an effort to reach an elusive continuity of the self, some far-thinking technologists are working on ways to keep your brain going—even beyond death. Join science editor Mary Beth Griggs and senior editor for biomedicine Antonio Regalado for a conver…

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