Moonshots with Peter Diamandis EP #8 Eric Schmidt's AMA: AI, National Security, and Cyborgs
Oct 20, 2022
In this engaging session, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shares his insights on technology and leadership. He discusses lessons learned from his time at Google and the importance of building ideal teams. The conversation takes a thought-provoking turn as he debates whether AI can help us transcend human nature. Additionally, he explores the evolution of advertising in the age of Web3, emphasizing how technology will shape emerging markets like Africa. With his extensive experience, Schmidt offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of AI and innovation.
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Synthetic Biology Focus
- Focus on non-drug aspects of synthetic biology for quicker advancements, bypassing lengthy drug regulatory processes.
- Explore bio-manufacturing, like growing construction materials, which offers economic and political advantages.
Scaling and Quick Decisions
- Eric Schmidt discusses Google's rapid scaling, emphasizing the need for quick, decisive action in tech.
- He recounts how YouTube and Facebook outpaced Google, highlighting missed opportunities due to slower decision-making.
Web3 Scalability
- Web3's success depends on underlying scalability, unlike centralized systems where transaction costs decrease with higher usage.
- High gas fees on Ethereum exemplify this, as increased demand raises prices due to network congestion.
