We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC128: Evolving w/ the Technium w/ Kevin Kelly (Bitcoin Fundamentals)
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May 3, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Kevin Kelly, founding editor of Wired Magazine and author of noteworthy books, shares his profound insights on technology's evolution. He explains the concept of the 'technium' and its interdependencies. Kelly offers a compelling viewpoint on AI's role in biology and longevity, highlighting creativity amidst fears of technological change. He also discusses his visionary 10,000-year clock, urging listeners to think generationally and advocate for an optimistic future shaped by incremental progress.
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The Technium Concept
- The Technium is the interconnected system of technologies, forming an evolving ecosystem.
- It's characterized by constant change and codependency, much like biological ecosystems.
Unintended Benefits of AI
- AI's biggest impact lies in unforeseen benefits, like new services, goods, and jobs.
- Focusing on potential downsides hinders our ability to imagine positive outcomes.
AI and Longevity
- AI alone won't significantly extend human lifespan soon due to "thinkism."
- We need more biological experiments, not just faster thinking or simulations.
