No Priors AI Blair LeCorte on How AI Is Extending Human Lifespan
Apr 30, 2025
Blair LeCorte, vice chairman at the Buck Institute, delves into the intriguing intersection of AI and longevity. He shares how AI can revolutionize personalized medicine by focusing on prevention. Blair recounts his unexpected career shift from oil to tech, emphasizing adaptability. He discusses the critical role of environmental factors on health and promotes a holistic approach to well-being. The conversation highlights innovative strategies for extending lifespan and the promise of AI in crafting tailored health solutions.
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Accidental Tech Entry at Sun Microsystems
- Blair LeCorte accidentally joined Sun Microsystems thinking it was Sun Oil and quickly became head of strategy for 25,000 people.
- His first tech secretary introduced him to technology via VHS tapes, igniting his passion for tech.
AI as Evolution of Past Tech
- Every seven years a new technology revolution transforms everything, from hardware to software to data to networks.
- AI today builds on past tech advances, moving mechanization to automation to complexity simplification like the human brain.
Start With Human Problem
- Build technology by focusing first on the human problem you want to solve, not just the tech itself.
- Select technologies based on solving that problem efficiently, exemplified by AI use in autonomous cars.
