Transhumanism

CGTN: With 'Xiaokang' goal achieved, CPC vows to lead Chinese people in quest for better life, rejuvenation

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, vowed that the CPC will lead the Chinese people to strive for better lives and national rejuvenation.

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  • Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, vowed that the CPC will lead the Chinese people to strive for better lives and national rejuvenation.
  • Xi reviewed the historical background of the CPC's creation and explained the role it played in the nation's efforts to realize rejuvenation.
  • "Since that time, national rejuvenation has been the greatest dream of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation."
  • "Since the very day of its founding, the Party has made seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation its aspiration and mission," he said.

CGTN: With 'Xiaokang' goal achieved, CPC vows to lead Chinese people in quest for better life, rejuvenation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 1, 2021

Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, vowed that the CPC will lead the Chinese people to strive for better lives and national rejuvenation.

Key Points: 
  • Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, vowed that the CPC will lead the Chinese people to strive for better lives and national rejuvenation.
  • Xi reviewed the historical background of the CPC's creation and explained the role it played in the nation's efforts to realize rejuvenation.
  • "Since that time, national rejuvenation has been the greatest dream of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation."
  • "Since the very day of its founding, the Party has made seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation its aspiration and mission," he said.

Grand Prize Winner Announced in $5M IBM Watson AI XPRIZE Competition

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

XPRIZE , the worlds leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanitys grand challenges, and IBM Watson , IBMs AI technology for business, today announced the Grand Prize Winner in the $5M IBM Watson AI XPRIZE Challenge.

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  • XPRIZE , the worlds leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanitys grand challenges, and IBM Watson , IBMs AI technology for business, today announced the Grand Prize Winner in the $5M IBM Watson AI XPRIZE Challenge.
  • A $3 million grand prize, $1 million second place prize, and $500k third place prize will be awarded to the teams.
  • "After five years of hard work and dedication, XPRIZE is thrilled to announce Zzapp Malaria as the grand prize winner of IBM Watson AI XPRIZE, said Anousheh Ansari, CEO of XPRIZE.
  • "Each of the three finalists of the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE showcase what's possible when the power of AI is used to address some of the worlds toughest challenges, said Daniel Hernandez, General Manager, IBM Data and AI.

In Celebration of World Rainforest Day, 33 Qualified Teams and 9 Judges Announced in $10M XPRIZE Competition to Improve Understandings and Preservation of the Planet’s Rainforests

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Additionally, watch Peter Houlihan speak about XPRIZE Rainforest, performanced-based design and goal setting for impact on a World Rainforest Day event as part of the Rainforest Ambitions series.

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  • Additionally, watch Peter Houlihan speak about XPRIZE Rainforest, performanced-based design and goal setting for impact on a World Rainforest Day event as part of the Rainforest Ambitions series.
  • The joining of these teams shows the urgency we have to change the scenario we are living.
  • XPRIZE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the worlds grandest challenges.
  • Active competitions include the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal, $15M XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, $10 Million ANA Avatar XPRIZE and $5 Million XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling.

Sixth baby born using the maternal spindle transfer method, developed by the Institute of Life - IASO and Embryotools scientific team in Greece

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

ATHENS, Greece, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One more baby has been born using the maternal spindle transfer method, as part of the clinical study conducted by the scientific team of the Institute of Life IASO and Embryotools in Greece.

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  • ATHENS, Greece, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One more baby has been born using the maternal spindle transfer method, as part of the clinical study conducted by the scientific team of the Institute of Life IASO and Embryotools in Greece.
  • The 6th child was born on 24 May by a Greek woman, 39, who had undergone multiple unsuccessful IVF attempts in the past.
  • The maternal spindle transfer pilot trial involves mitochondrial replacement in human oocytes, fully preserving the genetic material of the woman who wants to reproduce.
  • Based on current scientific findings, the maternal spindle transfer method is not an established infertility treatment, nor a recognized method of medically assisted reproduction.

Sixth baby born using the maternal spindle transfer method, developed by the Institute of Life - IASO and Embryotools scientific team in Greece

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 8, 2021

ATHENS, Greece, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One more baby has been born using the maternal spindle transfer method, as part of the clinical study conducted by the scientific team of the Institute of Life IASO and Embryotools in Greece.

Key Points: 
  • ATHENS, Greece, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One more baby has been born using the maternal spindle transfer method, as part of the clinical study conducted by the scientific team of the Institute of Life IASO and Embryotools in Greece.
  • The 6th child was born on 24 May by a Greek woman, 39, who had undergone multiple unsuccessful IVF attempts in the past.
  • The maternal spindle transfer pilot trial involves mitochondrial replacement in human oocytes, fully preserving the genetic material of the woman who wants to reproduce.
  • Based on current scientific findings, the maternal spindle transfer method is not an established infertility treatment, nor a recognized method of medically assisted reproduction.

Foresight Expands Executive Team with Hire of New Head of People

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Ricketts joins Foresight to assist the ongoing growth strategy of the company as it caters to an increasing demand for smarter commercial insurance for middle-market businesses.

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  • Ricketts joins Foresight to assist the ongoing growth strategy of the company as it caters to an increasing demand for smarter commercial insurance for middle-market businesses.
  • "Foresight gives me the opportunity to be creative and contribute in new ways as the organization grows," said Tara Ricketts, Head of People at Foresight.
  • "My goal is to build a team that develops and contributes more than we knew was possible when our journey started."
  • "Tara will be instrumental in creating an incredible team dynamic within and across the Foresight group of businesses.

Foresight Chosen by Leading European Car Manufacturer for Joint POC Project

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today the signing of a joint proof of concept (POC) project with an American subsidiary of a leading European passenger car manufacturer.

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  • Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today the signing of a joint proof of concept (POC) project with an American subsidiary of a leading European passenger car manufacturer.
  • Following successful completion of the project and satisfactory outcome, the vehicle manufacturer may consider integrating Foresights solutions into its vehicle safety applications.
  • We are delighted to have been chosen by one of the leading European passenger car manufacturers to conduct a proof of concept project to test our ability to enhance existing mono camera-based safety systems using our advanced stereoscopic technology, said Haim Siboni, CEO of Foresight.
  • For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com , follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn.

20/20 Foresight Selects Wende Ascher to Lead Team's Expanding Marketing Initiatives

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 20/20 Foresight is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Wende Ascher as Senior Vice President of Marketing for the award-winning global executive search firm.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 20/20 Foresight is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Wende Ascher as Senior Vice President of Marketing for the award-winning global executive search firm.
  • Ascher brings more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, including business development, communications, marketing, operations and sales enablement.
  • She oversees strategic marketing and pursuit management initiatives in her new senior management role with 20/20 Foresight, which is the nation\'s largest executive search firm specializing in the real estate industry.\n"Wende\'s appointment to lead our firm\'s extensive marketing plans brings a tremendous amount of value to 20/20 Foresight," said Managing Principal Robert Peck.
  • Prior to Ten-X, Wende led Business Development, Sales & Marketing for Colliers New York Tri-State Region, where she supported $50 million in annual revenue.

Co-founders of Workplace Experience Platform, Lane, Launch Future of Work Podcast and Foresight Report

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'TORONTO, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Co-founders of the workplace experience platform, Lane , today launched Work/Place ( www.workplace.show ), a report and podcast series that explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the hybrid office.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWork/Place is about dedicating time and space to consider where we\xe2\x80\x99re heading and what kind of future we\xe2\x80\x99re building,\xe2\x80\x9d says Clinton Robinson, Lane co-founder and CEO.

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  • b'TORONTO, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Co-founders of the workplace experience platform, Lane , today launched Work/Place ( www.workplace.show ), a report and podcast series that explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the hybrid office.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWork/Place is about dedicating time and space to consider where we\xe2\x80\x99re heading and what kind of future we\xe2\x80\x99re building,\xe2\x80\x9d says Clinton Robinson, Lane co-founder and CEO.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe need to seriously interrogate the futures of how and where we work, and start having these discussions in public.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe initiative, a partnership with Toronto-based foresight studio From Later, began with the publication of a 64-page report describing ongoing shifts in the landscape of work.
  • Each episode begins by immersing listeners in a short scenario from the future of work, followed by a critical discussion exploring alternative visions of how things might unfold.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cBusinesses are collective undertakings, we need to start shifting our mindsets from productivity to ways people can engage in mindful, purposeful activity.\xe2\x80\x9d\nTo read the full report and listen to the podcast visit: www.workplace.show .