FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
For our purposes, the notion of "future technology" encompasses science-intensive projects that can be implemented within three to ten years to significantly improve people's lives. Achievements to be acknowledged by this Prize are bound to shape the future and benefit various aspects of human life, such as health, communications, logistics, energy, etc
MANIFESTO
We humans start cognizing the world as soon as we are born.
As we cognize the world, we start asking questions.
Failing to find sufficient answers, we decide to change the world.
Obviously, we should not look up to science, hoping it will answer age-old questions like "What am I living >for?" Many mysteries of human life have, in fact, nothing to do with science and technology. And still, a >scientist's journey begins with a question.
At the turn of the millennium, the brightest minds of humanity thought it was crucial to find answers to the >following questions:
– What is the dark matter and dark energy of the universe?
– What is the physical nature of memory?
– How are the thinking process and the human brain organized?
– Can a "theory of everything" be devised?
– Will we ever run out of energy?
– Can natural intelligence and artificial intelligence be combined?
– Can we decipher the genetic code?
– How can we build a quantum computer?
Scientists continue to ask questions that will only be answered in the future. Their discoveries gradually bring all humanity closer to the coveted heights, opening new horizons before them. But is the public status and authority of the scientists strong enough in today's world? It is time for us to reflect. Throughout the twentieth century, resonating from its greatest historical upheavals, the world started rethinking the role of science and debated the public status of scientists. The most significant role in this process for many decades has been played by the first among scientific awards, the illustrious Nobel Prize, established in 1901.
Obviously, a significant discovery, let alone a real breakthrough, is not made with prestigious prizes in mind. Science is hard work spanning many years, filled with successes and disappointments, sudden enlightenments and years of wandering in the dark. As the great Max Weber admitted, "Every scientific 'fulfillment' raises new 'questions'... [and we] will be surpassed scientifically – let that be repeated – for it is our common fate and, more, our common goal... We cannot work without hoping that others will advance further than we have."
But no matter how inspired a scientist may be by the unachievable radiance of pure reason, public recognition is essential to both the development of their own unique career and the technological progress of all humanity. Let us cast a nostalgic glance back to our recent Soviet past – the early sixties: Gagarin is the first human in space; “physics is in favor", young people are flooding university admission offices inspired by charismatic Wits & Humor team captains; everyone's favorite movie characters are four-eyed nerds and nuclear physicists, scientists of world renown host popular TV shows.
Their challenge to the soon-to-be-over era was, “Being smart is in vogue!”
Our challenge is the VYZOV Prize for Future Technologies.
We challenge the established paradigm of the national science and socio-cultural space:
• It is the first national Prize designed to recognize fundamental breakthroughs, ideas, and inventions that change the landscape of modern science and the life of every single person.
• The Scientific Committee of the Prize, consisting of top Russian scientists of international renown, has developed impartial criteria and a transparent procedure for selecting the winners, ensuring the high credibility and prestige of the Prize.
• The Prize timely identifies and recognizes the contribution of scientists, inventors, and engineers to the most advanced technology, emphasizing Russia's commitment to being at the forefront of global technological innovation.
• The Prize is given out in five categories covering the full range of future technologies. A significant money prize will be awarded in each of the categories.
• The Prize ceremony will bring together top scientists, artists, politicians, and athletes, creating a community of future technology ambassadors.
As the eminent Soviet philosopher Merab Mamardashvili said, “Never be afraid of going too far because the >truth is still farther.”
Face the challenge
for farther means into the future.
*change the world is communist phrase for revolution. emphasis mine
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