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/ Interfaith dialog

04.05.2012

͙ e Dalai Lama
Supports 2045’s
Avatar Project

͓ e 2045 initiative has received the blessing and support from the Dalai Lama,
as it prepares to announce the second Global Future 2045 Congress, being held
in New York, June, 2013.

Dmitry Itskov, founder of 2045, met His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai
Lama, in his residence in Dharamsala, a small mountain town in northern India.

͓ ey discussed the three major steps of 2045 Avatar Project. First, the creation
of a human-like robot dubbed “Avatar A,” and a state-of-the-art brain-computer
interface system to link the mind with it. Next, it be created a life support
system for the human brain, which connects to the “Avatar A,” turning into
“Avatar B.” ͓ e third step, named “Avatar C”, is developing an artificial brain in
which to transfer one’s individual consciousness with the goal of achieving
cybernetic immortality.

Creating the “Avatar C” through developing an artificial brain and understanding

the nature of human consciousness, says the Dalai Lama, could be attainable,
and would be a great benefit to future development of science.

Dmitry Itskov, founder of 2045 I nitiative, with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, at his Dharamsala
residence.

“In the last few years, scientists now begin to show an interest about
consciousness, as well as brain specialists, neuroscientists, who also begin to
show interest about consciousness or mind. I feel that over the next decades
modern science will become more complete,” said the Dalai Lama. “So up to now
the matter side of science has been highly technical, highly advanced, but the
mind side has not been adequate. ͓ is project, definitely, is helpful to get more
knowledge.”

Several months ago, DARPA – the Pentagon’s research arm – announced their
own plans on creating a militarized avatar project, serving as a soldiers
surrogate on the battlefield.

“My project has very different, humanitarian goals – it involves technologies that
could mark a transition for humanity, with endless benefits in the future. But
already in the next few years, we will be able to enhance the life of those who
are disabled, radically improving their living standards. ͓ is is just the beginning.
It’s my goal to ensure it is affordable and accessible for all people - not just for
the elite and the military,” said Itskov.

͓ e Dalai Lama also agreed that it is crucial to discuss the ethics behind these
types of progressive technologies. “We should carry out these experiments with
a full sense of responsibility and respect for life that will only benefit humanity,
benefit others.”

Itskov has been reaching out to spiritual leaders to start a dialogue about how
they could reach harmonious integration with scientists. “It’s important to
establish a bridge between scientists and spiritual leaders for a successful
transition to a new phase for humanity,” he said.

͓ e 2045 initiative held its first Global Future 2045 Congress in Moscow, in
February 2012. ͓ ere, over 50 world-leading physicists, biologists,
anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, and philosophers met seeking to

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develop a strategy for further development of the humankind. ͓ e initiative’s

goal is to create a network with the world’s leading scientists who are focused
on the development of cybernetic technology with the ultimate goal of
transferring human’s individual consciousness to an artificial carrier. ͓ e
network will act as an investment hub, contributing to various projects around
the world.

͓ e next Global Future 2045 Congress will be held in June 2013, in New York
City. For more information, please visit www.GF2045.com.

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