Ben Goertzel is a cognitive scientist and artificial intelligence researcher known for his work in the field of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He is the founder of SingularityNET, leads the OpenCog Foundation, and is the chair of the AGI Society and Humanity+. Goertzel has played a significant role in popularizing the term 'artificial general intelligence,' contributing to advancements and discussions in AI research and development.
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Your next birthday is 351 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
Read Full Ben Name AnalysisDecember 8, 1966 Facts
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Ben Goertzel belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro
Educated At: Bard College at Simon's Rock | Temple University | New York University
Occupation: artificial intelligence researcher | bioinformatician | mathematician | computer scientist
Employers: Hanson Robotics Limited | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | Xiamen University | City University of New York | University of Waikato | University of Western Australia | University of New Mexico
Awards Received: Barwise Prize
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for December 8, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Sagittarius 10 | 16 Sagittarius 51 | 16 Aquarius 13 |
| Moon | 1 Scorpio 38 | 8 Leo 12 | 2 Capricorn 33 |
| Mercury | 26 Scorpio 14 | 26 Scorpio 16 | 29 Aquarius 28 |
| Venus | 23 Sagittarius 27 | 9 Sagittarius 54 | 7 Pisces 23 |
| Mars | 2 Libra 29 | 25 Sagittarius 2 | 28 Libra 9 |
| Jupiter | 3 Leo 51 | 23 Cancer 58 | 27 Cancer 10 |
| Saturn | 23 Pisces 15 | 25 Pisces 10 | 27 Pisces 12 |
| Uranus | 24 Virgo 16 | 28 Taurus 45 | 23 Virgo 52 |
| Neptune | 22 Scorpio 47 | 29 Pisces 22 | 24 Scorpio 15 |
| Pluto | 20 Virgo 36 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 20 Virgo 9 |
| Rahu | 14 Taurus 33 | 13 Pisces 24 | 11 Taurus 25 |
| Ketu | 14 Scorpio 33 | 13 Virgo 24 | 11 Scorpio 25 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Ben Goertzel's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025
