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Roundtables: Inside the Quest for Cognitive Immortality
MIT Technology ReviewWednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
RedScroll Brief
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.
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- Why it matters
- Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Roundtables and Inside.
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What happened
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.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
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MIT Technology Review published: Roundtables: Inside the Quest for Cognitive Immortality
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Roundtables and Inside.
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