Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Taylor Swift AI Deep Fakes, AGI, Sam Altman & the Latest in Tech w/ Salim Ismail | EP #84
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Feb 8, 2024 
Salim Ismail, a renowned serial entrepreneur and founding executive director of Singularity University, joins to explore pressing tech topics. They tackle the ramifications of AI on society, dissect the tantalizing subject of Taylor Swift deepfakes, and examine Sam Altman's role in the evolving tech landscape. Salim emphasizes the urgent need for institutions to keep pace with technological advancements, while also discussing the transformative potential of AI and VR in our lives. This engaging dialogue is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts.
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Human Difficulty With Systemic Change
- Humans struggle to deal with systemic change, illustrated by Seattle's earthquake history.
- Despite knowing a major earthquake is overdue, residents continue life as usual, highlighting our poor risk assessment.
Limbic System Limits
- The human brain prioritizes immediate concerns over long-term threats.
- Our limbic system's focus on short-term survival hinders our ability to address future challenges.
Elon Musk and Twitter
- Elon Musk bought Twitter despite its complex challenges, aiming to solve the public discourse problem.
- Balancing free speech with advertiser interests is a delicate act, creating a tension that could impact Twitter's success.