The Neurosymbiosis Institute, established in 2026, aims to shape the functional interdependence between humans and technology, ensuring the relationship is mutually beneficial rather than extractive. Founded by Jason Jerald, PhD—author of The VR Book, veteran of NASA, Google, Meta, DARPA, and more—the institute operates at the nexus of technology, human cognition, and organizational behavior. Its core approach, framed as “See. Design. Transform.”, involves identifying structural dynamics that affect technology adoption, translating between disparate domains (e.g., military training and enterprise onboarding), and creating lasting capabilities. The institute’s founding fellows bring complementary expertise: Michael Meehan (computer science and IP law, AI policy), Derald Wise (strategic partnerships across defense, gaming, and physical AI), Charles (Charlie) Fisher (defense logistics and multinational operations), and Jeremy Kenisky (XR entrepreneurship and large‑scale immersive deployments). Membership is tiered—Practitioner, Institutional, and Sponsor—offering access to research libraries, advisory roundtables, and direct engagement with the institute’s experts. Contact is via info@neurosymbiosis.org, with a web presence at neurosymbiosis.org and a LinkedIn page.
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Neurosymbiosis Institute Mission: Shaping Human-Technology Interdependence
The institute’s overarching purpose to guide the evolution of human‑technology relationships toward mutualism rather than extraction.
Founder Jason Jerald: VR Pioneer, Academic, and Industry Veteran
Jason Jerald’s 25‑year career spanning NASA, Google, Meta, DARPA, and academia, his seminal research on perceptual thresholds in VR, authorship of *The VR Book*, patents, and advisory roles.
Core Approach: See, Design, Transform – Translating Between Technology and Human Cognition
The institute’s three‑step methodology for spotting hidden patterns, designing systemic change, and building enduring capabilities across organizations.
Founding Fellow Michael Meehan: Dual Fluency in Computer Science and IP Law for AI Governance
Meehan’s combined PhD in CS and JD, experience leading IP at Google and Uber, and advisory work on AI policy and data provenance standards.
Founding Fellow Derald Wise: Strategic Partnerships Across Defense, Gaming, and Physical AI
Wise’s fifteen‑year track record linking defense, immersive gaming, and Arm’s Physical AI initiative, with hands‑on experience from battlefield systems to enterprise accounts.
Founding Fellow Charles (Charlie) Fisher: Defense Logistics Expertise for Large‑Scale Human‑Technology Systems
Fisher’s senior leadership in U.S. Army logistics, overseeing multi‑billion‑dollar portfolios, multinational coordination, and current role shaping logistics readiness for NATO aspirants.