The Next Big Idea Best Of: Life Lessons From Wired Co-Founder Kevin Kelly
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Jul 3, 2025 
Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired and author of 'Excellent Advice for Living', shares his treasure trove of wisdom in this engaging conversation. He emphasizes that enthusiasm can elevate intelligence and encourages embracing the quirks of one’s youth as potential strengths. Kelly discusses the evolving perception of technology, expressing optimism even in the face of AI advancements. He highlights the transformative power of kindness and community support while advocating for vulnerability and honesty in personal storytelling. Tune in for valuable life insights!
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Wired's Unique Tech Culture Focus
- Kevin Kelly co-founded Wired magazine to explore the culture of technology, making heroes out of nerds.
- The magazine wrapped technology ideas around humans to present transformative stories beyond tech itself.
Shifting Tech Optimism
- Cultural attitudes toward technology have shifted from awe to skepticism about risks.
- True optimism recognizes problems but believes our problem-solving ability outpaces issues.
Cautious AI Optimism
- Kevin Kelly remains highly optimistic about AI despite fears about superintelligence.
- Intelligence alone doesn't guarantee survival or dominance in complex real-world scenarios.
