This chapter explores the democratizing effect of technology and the efficiency it brings to industries, contrasting it with the slower and more expensive areas influenced by government regulation. It raises concerns about the reluctance to adopt advanced technology in medicine and driverless cars, arguing that the benefits outweigh the risks. The chapter also touches on the programmable nature of cryptocurrency and its transformative potential, and concludes with a discussion on the concept of aging and the possibility of youth extension.

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