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Bio

Max Tegmark is a renowned physicist, AI researcher, and bestselling author, recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to cosmology, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience. As a professor of physics at MIT, Tegmark has explored topics ranging from the structure of the universe to the physics of intelligence.

He serves as President of the Future of Life Institute, leading global efforts to ensure safe and ethical advancements in AI, and as Scientific Director of the Foundational Questions Institute, addressing profound questions about reality.

His bestselling books, Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Our Mathematical Universe: My Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality, have captivated audiences worldwide.

Accomplishments

  • Professor of Physics at MIT, focusing on the intersection of physics, AI, and neuroscience.
  • President of the Future of Life Institute, dedicated to mitigating existential risks from advanced technologies.
  • Scientific Director of the Foundational Questions Institute, addressing foundational issues in physics and cosmology.
  • Author of over 200 scientific publications and two New York Times bestsellers: Life 3.0 and Our Mathematical Universe.
  • Recipient of the Science magazine “Breakthrough of the Year: 2003” award for work on galaxy clustering with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
  • Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society and recipient of a gold medal from the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Science.
  • Named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI (2023).
  • Developer of innovative data analysis tools for cosmic microwave background experiments and galaxy redshift surveys.
  • Leader of the Tegmark AI Safety Group at MIT, focused on neural network interpretability and AI safety research.
  • TED Speaker with over 13 million views, discussing AI’s transformative potential.

Speaking

When hiring Max Tegmark to speak at your event, you gain unparalleled insights from one of the world’s foremost experts on physics and artificial intelligence.

Tegmark takes audiences on a fascinating journey through the cosmos, AI, and the future of technology, providing thought-provoking perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping humanity’s future.

His engaging style and deep expertise inspire audiences to think critically about the ethical and scientific implications of emerging technologies.

Organizations book Max Tegmark to speak at their events because his innovative ideas and accessible insights empower individuals and institutions to navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Potential speaking topics include:

  1. Life 3.0: Navigating the Age of Artificial Intelligence
  2. The Intersection of Physics, AI, and Neuroscience: Unlocking the Nature of Intelligence
  3. Cosmic Origins and Beyond: Insights from “Our Mathematical Universe”
  4. AI Safety and Ethics: Mitigating Existential Risks from Advanced Technologies
  5. The Future of Life: Creating a World Where AI Benefits Humanity
  6. Data-Driven Discoveries: Transforming Cosmology and Neuroscience with AI
  7. Interpreting Neural Networks: Bridging AI and Human Cognitive Systems
  8. Standard Rulers in Cosmology: From Baryon Acoustic Oscillations to AI Applications
  9. Research at the Frontiers: Physics-Based Approaches to Intelligence and Cognition
  10. AI and Society: Ensuring Transparency, Fairness, and Human-Centric Development

Books

Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

This book explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence on humanity’s future. It examines how AI might reshape society, the economy, and our understanding of what it means to be human in an age of increasingly advanced technology.

Our Mathematical Universe: My Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality

In this book, Tegmark presents his “mathematical universe hypothesis,” proposing that all structures existing mathematically also exist physically. He explores the nature of reality and the universe through the lens of mathematics and physics.

TED Talks

How to get empowered, not overpowered, by AI

In this TED talk, Tegmark discusses the potential of AI to outsmart humans in all tasks and jobs within decades. He separates real opportunities and threats from myths, outlining concrete steps to ensure AI becomes beneficial rather than detrimental to humanity.

How to keep AI under control

Tegmark presents an optimistic vision for maintaining control over increasingly advanced AI systems. He addresses concerns about superintelligent AI potentially disempowering humanity and offers strategies to ensure AI remains a tool working for human benefit.

Contact

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