San Francisco, March 22, 2025 – The Moonshot Goal 1 Kanai Project “Internet of Brains (IoB),” a national research and development initiative from Japan, will host a public event in San Francisco, in partnership with the Institute of Neuroethics Think and do Tank, and the UC Berkeley Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public.
🔗 Event Page: Telling Serious Stories with Sci-Fi Manga! Imagining Future Brain Tech
This event will showcase “Neu World,” an innovative science communication project that brings together researchers, manga artists, writers, and citizens to collaborate on science fiction works exploring the future of neurotechnology and its transformative possibilities. These works are freely available online for everyone to enjoy.
🔗Neu World Website: https://neu-world.link/
Additionally, this event marks a significant milestone—the U.S. Debut of “Neu World” through the launch of its English-language works. Attendees will have the opportunity to read Neu World’s sci-fi manga and novels before the event officially begins.
Arrive early for an exclusive poster from Neu World (while supplies last).
<b>Event Details</b>
Event Title:
Telling Serious Stories with Sci-Fi Manga! Imagining Future Brain Tech
Date & Time:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue:
Hotel Kabuki Sakura Room A
1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Hosted by:
Moonshot Goal 1 Kanai Project “Internet of Brains (IoB)”
Partners:
Institute of Neuroethics Think and Do Tank
UC Berkeley Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public
<b>Program</b>
- 12:30 – 13:00 – Check In (please show your registration confirmation)
- 13:00 – 14:10 – Doors Open | Explore Sci-Fi Works & Networking
- 14:00 – 14:10 – Opening Remarks
- 14:10 – 14:30 – Icebreaker Activity
- 14:30 – 14:50 – Guest Speaker Presentations
- 14:50 – 15:50 – Discussions & Interactive Session
- 15:50 – 16:00 – Closing Remarks
<b>Featured Guests</b>
Karen Rommelfanger, Facilitator
Director and Founder, Institute of Neuroethics Think and Do Tank
LinkedIn: Karen Rommelfanger
Darrell Porcello, Facilitator
Director of Changing Brains, National Informal STEM Education Network
LinkedIn: Darrell Porcello
Ryu Miyata, Producer of Neu World
Science Communicator, Araya Inc
X: @myt_ryu
Hitomi Kawahara, Translator
Science Communicator, Araya Inc
LinkedIn: Hitomi Kawahara
David Moses, Scientist
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, UCSF
Karen Luk, Manga Artist/Instructor
Instagram: @karenluk.art
Bluesky: @karenluk.bsky.social
More guests to be announced soon.
<b>About the Moonshot Goal 1 Kanai Project “Internet of Brains (IoB)”</b>
IoB’s mission is to achieve “Liberation from Biological Limitations via Physical, Cognitive and Perceptual Augmentation.” The project is developing telepathy-like communication technologies and brain-controlled robotics, aiming to break societal barriers and create a future where diverse individuals can freely express themselves and participate in social activities without constraints.
Project Manager:
Ryota Kanai (CEO, Araya Inc.)
Official Website:
https://brains.link/en
Official X (formerly Twitter):
https://x.com/moonshot_IoB
For Media Inquiries and Contact:
Please reach out via the following contact form:
Neu World Contact Form