The Jordan Harbinger Show 223: Bryan Johnson | A Plan for the Future of the Human Race
Jul 11, 2019
Bryan Johnson, an entrepreneur and founder of Kernel, dives into the urgent need for humanity to co-evolve with artificial intelligence to secure our future. He discusses the concept of future literacy to better grasp humanity's role in the coming decades. Johnson highlights the challenges posed by privacy inequality, stressing its potential to exacerbate human disparity. He advises skepticism towards generalized advice and shares insights on enhancing human capabilities through advanced brain-computer interfaces, emphasizing a shift from technological obsession to human development.
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Symbiotic Intelligence
- Bryan Johnson believes that human intelligence and AI can be symbiotic.
- This contrasts with the common fear of AI enslaving or surpassing humanity.
AI for Self-Improvement
- We need to shift our perspective on AI from fear to self-improvement.
- AI is a tool that can help us become our best selves by providing greater control over our brains.
Priming Examples
- Priming significantly influences our actions, even with simple statements like "girls are as good as boys at math."
- Opt-in defaults for retirement plans increase enrollment rates, showcasing priming's impact.