Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of Wired and author of several books, shares his thoughts on life and technology. He dives into the complexities of giving and receiving advice, especially in personal relationships. Kelly explores cultural insights from his travels in Asia and reflects on the impact of modernization. He discusses the exciting future of brain-computer interfaces and AI's role in spirituality. Lastly, Kelly examines long-term thinking and power dynamics, offering profound insights from his life experiences.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Marital Advice
Avoid giving marital advice unless you have deep experience.
Only offer advice you truly stand by.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Reflecting on Past Advice
Reflect on past advice and identify instances where you've changed your perspective.
Avoid giving advice you wouldn't follow yourself.
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Minimizing Regrets
Minimize regrets, especially those of inaction.
People regret not doing things more than doing too much.
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Excellent Advice for Living is a compilation of Kevin Kelly's life wisdom, initially written for his young adult children on his 68th birthday. The book features 450 aphorisms that cover a wide range of topics, from setting ambitious goals and optimizing generosity to cultivating compassion and practical advice on career, relationships, parenting, and finances. Kelly's advice is designed to be accessible and applicable to all ages, emphasizing the importance of kindness, decency, and generosity of spirit. The book is praised for its straightforward and memorable guidance, making it an ideal companion for anyone seeking to navigate life with grace and creativity.
Vanishing Asia
A Masterclass on the Past, Present, and Future of Asia
Kevin Kelly
Vanishing Asia is a comprehensive and visually stunning 3-volume set of oversized books that document the rapidly disappearing traditions, costumes, architecture, festivals, and lifestyles of Asia. Over 49 years, Kevin Kelly traveled to the most remote places in 35 Asian countries, capturing 9,000 images on 1,000 uniquely designed pages. The set covers West, Central, and East Asia, showcasing the diverse cultures from Turkey to Japan and from Siberia to Indonesia. This work is an ambitious passion project that highlights the beauty and complexity of Asian cultures as they face the challenges of modernization.
As the founding executive editor of Wired magazine and the author of several acclaimed books on technology and culture, Kevin Kelly has long been known for his visionary ideas and insights. But his latest work, Excellent Advice for Living takes a different approach, drawing on his own experience and wisdom to offer practical tips and advice for navigating life's challenges.
Naturally then, Kevin and Tyler start this conversation on advice: what kinds of advice Kevin was afraid to give, his worst advice, how to get better at following advice, and whether people who ask for advice really want it in the first place. Then they move on to the best places to see traditional cultures in Asia, the one thing in Kevin’s travel kit he can’t be without, his favorite part of India, why he’s so excited about brain-computer interfaces, how AI will change religion, what the Amish can teach us about tech adoption, the most underrated documentary, his initial entry point into tech, why he’s impressed by the way Jeff Bezos handles power, the last thing he's changed his mind about, how growing up in Westfield, New Jersey affected him, his next project called the Hundred Year Desirable Future, and more.
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