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Kevin Kelly On The Courage It Takes To Live Your Own Life

May 6, 2023

Kevin Kelly, a pioneer in technology and culture, shares insights from his book, "Excellent Advice for Living." He discusses the courage to lead an authentic life, emphasizing vulnerability and self-reflection. The conversation covers the significance of mentorship and the emotional impact of photography in preserving memories. Kelly also addresses the challenges in the publishing industry and the importance of individuality in a competitive world. Finally, he reflects on time, legacy, and embracing mortality to appreciate life more deeply.

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Episode guests

Kevin Kelly

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Courage to Be Yourself

02:56

The Importance of Not Being Too Predictable in a World with AI

02:01

Parenting: Involving Kids in Discipline and Creating Rituals. Many rituals. Grounding.

01:45

The Skill of Asking and Receiving Advice

01:57

Intro

2min

An Inspiring Conversation on Living Well and the Value of Audiobooks

4min

Photography and Memory Across Time

16min

Navigating Publishing Challenges and the Value of Insight

10min

Courage and Authenticity in Personal Pursuits

2min

Embracing Uniqueness in a Crowded Space

10min

Navigating Individual Competition and Intellectual Independence

11min

Transforming Your Smile and Celebrating Healthy Choices

2min

Empowering Decision-Making and Family Identity

11min

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Embracing Time and Legacy

19min

11.

Embracing Mortality for a Meaningful Life

3min

Ryan speaks with Kevin Kelly about his new book Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier, how his remarkable life and career is shaped by his quest to do things his own way, understanding that life is fluid and mistakes are important to development, the best lessons that we can pass onto our children, and more.

Kevin Kelly is a writer, photographer, painter, lecturer, conservationist, student of Asian and digital culture, and the founding executive editor of Wired magazine, and editor/publisher of the Whole Earth Review. His work focuses on digital trends, futurism, the exploration of the natural world, and the convergence of nature and technology. While he is most known for his hugely influential essay 1000 True Fans, Kevin has written five books and published three volumes of art and photography, including Asia Grace, a collection of over 600 photographs that Kevin took throughout 30 years of exploring rural Asia. His work can be found on his website kk.org, and on Twitter @kevin2kelly.

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