Astamuse Re-hosts Free Webinar Series "Future of 2080" Vol.6, "Beyond Death and Time: The Future of Life and Mind" by Author Nobuaki Kawaguchi

Astamuse Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ayumu Nagai) will host a free webinar on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 12:00-13:15, titled "Beyond Death and Time: The Future of Life and Mind ~2080 Future Series Vol.6~". This webinar will be presented by Nobuaki Kawaguchi, author of 'White Paper for Future Creation 2060' and 'Future Map to 2080,' and our Executive Chief Scientist. It will cover the technological domains, societal challenges, and future world discussed in his books.

▼ Click here to register (free):

https://www.astamuse.co.jp/event/38481/

*Archive videos will be sent to registrants later. Those who complete the questionnaire can also download the presentation slides. Please register even if you cannot attend on the day.

▼ Overview

While rapidly evolving AI and quantum technologies inspire hope for the future, significant challenges (materialities) that SDGs alone seem unable to solve are becoming apparent, such as conflicts with no end in sight, global boiling and natural disasters, declining birthrates and aging populations, and disparities and divisions. Interest is growing in business and social restructuring to survive the rapidly changing, unstable VUCA society.

In this webinar series, Nobuaki Kawaguchi, Executive Chief Scientist at Astamuse Co., Ltd., will discuss the possibilities of a more certain future business, based on his books 'Future Map to 2080' (April 2024) and 'White Paper for Future Creation 2060' (2020).

Following the first session "AI and Singularity," the second "Real Space Metaverse and Monozukuri," the third "Medical, Food, and Agricultural Well-being," the fourth "Cities, Sustainability, and Nature Positive," and the fifth "Economic Security, Geopolitical Risks, and the New World Order," the sixth session will delve into the fundamental questions humankind has grappled with since ancient times: the essence of "death," "time," and "mind."

In recent years, rapid advancements in neuroscience and biotechnology have begun to unravel the mysteries of life, which were previously considered the domain of philosophy and religion, through scientific and technological means. In the future of 2080, how will our views on life, perception of time, and the nature of the mind change?

The discussion will touch upon dementia as the leading cause of death among Japanese people, the mechanisms of gut microbiota and the gut-brain axis, life extension and rejuvenation, mitochondrial preemptive medicine and epigenetic clocks, psychological time and time perception from a neuroscience perspective, quantum brain theory, qualia and self, the hard problem of consciousness, and even mind uploading and transhumanism.

Those who wish to learn about the future business environment and new business opportunities, as presented by the author known as Dr. FUTURE, are encouraged to register.

"2080" Official Note:

https://note.com/astamuse/n/n75e055a19482

"2080" Special Page:

https://www.astamuse.co.jp/ext/2080_futuristic_map/

▼ "Future of 2080" Series Lineup:

- AI and Singularity - Metaverse - Well-being - Cities and Politics - Economic Security and War - Mind, Brain, and Life (This Webinar) - Latest Case Updates and Evolution of Intelligence - Japan's Course (Planned) - International Affairs (Planned) - Compilation (Planned)

▼ Event Outline:

- [Title] Beyond Death and Time: The Future of Life and Mind ~2080 Future Series Vol.6~ - [Date & Time] Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:00-13:15 - [Method] Zoom - [Participation Fee] Free - [Target Audience] Corporate Planning / New Business Development / R&D Managers, Executives - (*Please note that participation from competitors or those outside the target audience may be declined.) - [Capacity] 500 people - [Application Method] Please apply via the link below.

https://www.astamuse.co.jp/event/38481/

*Archive videos will be sent to registrants later. Those who complete the questionnaire can also download the presentation slides. Please register even if you cannot attend on the day.

▼ Speaker:

Astamuse Co., Ltd. Executive Chief Scientist, Technology Intelligence Division

Nobuaki Kawaguchi

< Biography >

Born in Osaka in 1959. Graduated from Tennoji High School, Osaka Prefecture. In 1989, completed graduate studies at the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, earning a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology). Immediately after obtaining his doctorate, he founded a company, served as an international conference producer on global environmental and civilization futures, and then...