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+# The Free Life Planner: Empowering Lives with Emacs-Based AI
+Andrew Dougherty (he/him) - Pronunciation: DOH-er-tee, IRC: aindilis, <https://frdcsa.org/> Facebook: <https://facebook.com/frdcsa>, <mailto:adougher9@gmail.com>
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+The Free Life Planner (FLP) is an ambitious, Emacs-based artificial
+intelligence project aimed at creating a comprehensive life management
+system to address global challenges like poverty, hunger, and
+disease. This talk will provide a 5-year progress report on FLP,
+highlighting its integration with Emacs and its potential to serve as
+a virtual secondary social safety net.
+
+FLP leverages the power of free/libre software and AI to offer
+intelligent planning and decision support across various life
+domains. Key features include modules for finance, health, nutrition,
+and transportation, all accessible through an Emacs interface. The
+system employs advanced planning algorithms, machine learning, and
+natural language processing to provide personalized assistance
+tailored to individual needs.
+
+We'll explore how FLP uses Emacs as its central developer console,
+demonstrating how it can control Emacs through agentic software. The
+presentation will showcase practical applications of FLP, such as the
+Gourmet meal planner and the financial planning module, illustrating
+how these tools can improve quality of life and promote self-reliance.
+
+The talk will also address the challenges faced in developing FLP,
+including privacy concerns and the complexities of releasing such a
+comprehensive system. We'll discuss our commitment to free/libre
+software principles and our vision for FLP's future as a tool for
+social good.
+
+By attending this talk, you'll gain insights into:
+- How Emacs can serve as a platform for advanced AI applications
+- The potential of free/libre software to address global challenges
+- Practical applications of AI in daily life management
+- The intersection of technology and social responsibility
+
+Join us to explore how the Free Life Planner, powered by Emacs and AI,
+aims to transform lives and create a more equitable future for all.
+
+About the speaker:
+
+Andrew Dougherty is the creator of the Free Life Planner and the
+driving force behind the FRDCSA project. With over two decades of
+experience in AI and free software development, Andrew is passionate
+about leveraging technology to address social challenges. His work on
+FLP combines cutting-edge AI techniques with the extensibility of
+Emacs to create a comprehensive life management system. Today, Andrew
+will share insights from FLP's development over the past fifteen
+years, demonstrating how Emacs-based AI can be harnessed to empower
+individuals and communities worldwide.
+
+See also: [EmacsConf - 2019 - talks - A.I. that Helps Play the Game of Your Life - Andrew J. Dougherty](https://emacsconf.org/2019/talks/07/)
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