SL4

Global think tank and community exploring future of learning, work, leadership, humanity.

Global
Founded 2023

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Organization Type

Think tank
Community
Nonprofit
Collective
Fellowship program

Industries

Education
Technology
Policy
Sociology
Philosophy
Complex Systems
Governance

Funding

Philanthropically Funded
Donations
Membership Fees
Revenue Generating

Philosophies

Human flourishing
Longtermism
Open science
Progress studies
Techno-optimism
Experimental

Vibes

Academic-adjacent
Collaborative
Community-first
Experimental
Exploratory / weird

Narrative

SL4 cultivates a unique environment focused on tackling complex global challenges through collective intelligence and interdisciplinary collaboration. It operates as a community-powered organization, emphasizing open inquiry, participatory design, and meaningful dialogue to foster innovation. The organization actively brings together diverse stakeholders, including thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators, to co-create insights and practical solutions for a rapidly changing world.

Its methodology is deeply rooted in a future-facing perspective, responding to the urgency of preparing for profound shifts in society. This approach facilitates a 'scenius' by creating a decentralized network for shared exploration, enabling a collective genius that transcends individual contributions and accelerates understanding across critical domains.

Key People

Founders

  • Ben Goertzel
  • Gabriel David
  • Bruce Damer
  • Limor Kessem
  • Adam B. Levy
  • Mark Miller
  • Michael Spindeler
  • David Weinbaum

Core Team / Executive Leadership

  • Michael Spindeler (CEO/Executive Director)
  • Jonathan Steinke (Chief Strategy Officer)
  • Limor Kessem (Head of Global Partnerships)
  • Gabriel David (Head of Community & Programs)

Advisors

  • Peter H. Diamandis
  • Ben Goertzel
  • Bruce Damer
  • Adam B. Levy
  • Mark Miller
  • David Weinbaum

Breakthroughs

  • SL4 Think Tank: Generates interdisciplinary insights, frameworks, and actionable recommendations on the future of learning, work, leadership, and humanity.
  • SL4 Fellowship: A curated program designed to connect and empower emerging and established leaders, fostering a network dedicated to future-forward solutions.
  • SL4 Global Summit: Convenes diverse international stakeholders to facilitate high-level discussions and collaborative problem-solving on critical future challenges.
  • SL4 Labs: Initiatives focused on exploring and prototyping innovative solutions and technologies for a rapidly evolving world.
  • SL4 Ventures: An arm dedicated to supporting and catalyzing entrepreneurial efforts aligned with SL4's mission for future-building.

Related Entities

Collaborated With

  • SingularityNET: Partnership focused on advancing AI and decentralized technologies.
  • X-Prize Foundation: Collaboration on incentivized competitions for radical breakthroughs.
  • Foresight Institute: Shared interests in future technologies and long-term societal progress.
  • Stanford University: Academic collaboration on research and thought leadership.
  • IBM: Industry collaboration on technological innovation and future trends.
  • OpenAI: Engagement with leading AI research and development.
  • United Nations: Dialogue and potential initiatives aligned with global challenges and sustainable development.
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