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 conversation exploring possible paths to keep your mind going, including gradual brain replacement and uploading our memories to the cloud.
Going live at 17:00 GMT / 12pm EST / 9am PST
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Speakers:
Antonio Regalado
Senior Editor, Biomedicine
Mary Beth Griggs
Science Editor
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