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Y Combinator Startup Podcast

#4 - Elon Musk on How to Build the Future

May 15, 2017
21:36

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  • Elon Musk emphasizes the value of doing something useful for society and highlights the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) and the need to ensure its development occurs in a positive and controlled manner.
  • Elon Musk shares his thoughts on the future and the potential for establishing a self-sustaining colony on Mars, expressing confidence in its success and emphasizing the importance of minimizing the risk of harm from advanced AI technology.

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Elon Musk's Five Problem Areas

Elon Musk discusses the five problem areas he believes are important for people to work on. He emphasizes the value of doing something useful for society, regardless of whether it has the potential to change the world. Musk also highlights the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) and the need to ensure its development occurs in a positive and controlled manner. Additionally, he mentions the importance of genetic programming to solve genetic diseases and the need to improve the interface between the human brain and digital technology.

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