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🎇 An age of transformation: My chat (+transcript) with techno-futurist Peter Leyden

Jul 10, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Peter Leyden, a futurist and technology expert, discusses the pivotal role of emerging technologies like AI, clean energy, and bioengineering. Leyden highlights America's need for leadership and a mindset shift to harness these changes. He addresses both the optimism and fears surrounding AI, contrasting Western pessimism with Asian hope. Additionally, he explores the revolutionary potential of bioengineering and the impact of demographic shifts on innovation, advocating for proactive strategies to shape a sustainable future.
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INSIGHT

A New Era of Transformation

  • The post-WWII era and 90s digital revolution were pivotal transformative moments for America.
  • Today's AI revolution surpasses previous changes and could reinvent America if managed well.
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America's Reinvention Cycles

  • America cycles through phases of ossified old systems followed by reinvention spurts.
  • The next 25 years could see reinvention driven by AI, clean energy, and bioengineering technologies.
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America's Resilience in Innovation

  • Despite risks and regulations, America has a unique resilience and innovative energy.
  • Silicon Valley remains the global hub for AI innovation attracting top talent worldwide.
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