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BTC128: Evolving w/ the Technium w/ Kevin Kelly (Bitcoin Fundamentals)

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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Episode guests

Kevin Kelly

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Protopia: Incremental Progress Towards Betterment

01:14

What Technology Wants?

00:47

The Importance of Money in Innovation

01:20

Intro

2min

Navigating the Technium: Innovation Amidst Uncertainty

16min

Harnessing Imagination for Success

7min

Navigating Complexity: Nature and Innovation

17min

Investing for Future Generations: The Power of Self-Directed IRAs

4min

Timeless Aspirations: The 10,000-Year Clock

7min

Embracing Problems and Unique Endeavors

3min

Preston Pysh interviews the author of one of his favorite books of all time, Kevin Kelly. Kevin is the founding editor of the global brand Wired Magazine. In this episode, they talk about all the interesting ideas about technology, AI, where it’s going, and more.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:12 - What is the Technium and how did Kevin come to understand the term?

02:12 - Why are ecosystems NOT in equilibrium?

06:28 - What are Kevin's thoughts on AI helping biology and longevity research?

14:06 - Thoughts about Kevin's new book, "Excellent Advice for Living".

24:19 - How does technology have its own evolution?

24:19 - Does Biology seek efficiency and is that what we are trying to accomplish with technology?

44:19 - Kevin's experience with the 10,000 year clock.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Kevin's New Book, Excellent Advice for Living.
Kevin's book, What Technology Wants.
Kevin's Twitter.

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