Projects
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The following is a brief overview of some of the projects that are being worked on/have been worked on here at the Immortality Institute
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Recently Completed Projects
The following are projects that have been completed. A projects completion does not imply that there will be no further revisions, additions, or modifications of that project, as the Immortality Institute is always in a constant state of improving itself.
First Book Project
The first book by the Immortality Institute was published in 2004. It contains much information written by many of the scientists and other professionals in the various fields of aging related research. The book is available for free online.
Conference
The first conference by the Immortality Institute was held on November 5, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. The conference speakers included many of the leaders in the various fields of preventative aging. Some of the videos from speakers at the conference can be watched (for free) on Google Videos.
Chat
Chat is available through the website and IRC. There have been many good chat sessions in the past, with notable people in anti-aging related fields and more are expected in the future.
Film
The Immortality Institute film was completed and released in November of 2005. The film includes interviews with many of the top people in the life extension community. The film's purpose was to provide a scientific documentary that created a realistic impression of the modern pursuit of life extension. The film is availabe to be viewed (for free) at Google Videos.
Google Videos and Youtube.com
Versions of the film and other video files made available on both Google Videos and Youtube.com.
iPod version of Film
A version of the Immortality Institute film that can be viewed on the iPod has been encoded, and is currently being hosted on three different hosting sites.
Myspace Group
A Myspace Group was created, and is continually being promoted.
Folding@Home Group
While not exclusive to the Immortality Institute, those who are interested in longevity (and its research) have formed a group for the Folding@Home Project.
Current Projects
The following are some of the projects currently in the works, or currently being duscussed, by the Immortality Institute.
Transcript Project
Currently, members are attempting to transcribe the text of the Immortality Institute film into English, German, Hebrew, Italian, and other languages.
Second Book
The second book by the Immortality Institute is currently in the works. Help is being requested (must be a full member to view link) for completing the book. If you would like to contribute to the book, here are some of the guidelines to follow.
Blog
An Immortality Institute blog has been suggested (must be a full member to view link), and steps have been taken towards its implementation. Wordpress has been mentioned a possible implementation.
Podcast
Related to the above mentioned blog, an Immortality Institute podcast has been suggested, and options are currently being discussed.
VOIP Chat and Podcast
In addition to the already available chat (mentioned above) Voice Over IP chat (probably with Skype) has been proposed, in addition to recording it in .mp3 format to use as a Podcast.
Future Conferences
Future conferences for the Immortality Institute have been suggested, and steps have been taken towards their creation. The year 2006 is unlikely to see such a conference (however a smaller press conference and gathering is a possibility). Currently, 2007 is being mentioned as when another conference is likely.
Research at the Institute
Various thoughts on both research and offering classes online (possibly through online universities) has been proposed, and options are currently being considered.
