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Explore the impact of technology on humanity at the 2045 Congress in Russia. Key figures like Ray Kurzweil and Maksim Kalashnikov shared insights on the future. Are we heading towards a new era or a technological dark age?
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INVESTIGATION The Global Future 2045 Congress held in Russia early this year discussed the future of humanity amidst a technological revolution. Transhumanist leader Ray Kurzweil was in attendance among other top technology leaders. Maksim Kalashnikov, a Soviet Union apologist, also attended the conference. He warned of the rise of “easily deceived” “barbarians” who’s “…video-game mentality means they could easily start to wreak havoc…” As Svetlana Smetanina reported from the conference, “If the proportion of people like this comes to encompass 50 percent of the Earth’s population, then a new “middle ages” are almost guaranteed.”