Azeem Azhar's Exponential View A tour of the tech boom — 5 waves you need to understand
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Apr 10, 2025 
Packy McCormick, founder and investor at Not Boring, joins to explore the evolving tech landscape. He reflects on Web3's early enthusiasm and its challenges, questioning the balance between idealism and reality. The discussion includes Europe's awakening to technological needs and innovative energy solutions. Packy also delves into the future of nuclear power amid a solar-driven energy world, while examining how AI stands to redefine human value and self-expression in a rapidly digitizing society.
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Web3 Reflections
- Packy McCormick reflects on his previous excitement for Web3 and acknowledges its open nature.
- This openness, he notes, created opportunities for exploitation and manipulation, highlighting the need for robust systems.
AI Super Sass
- Packy McCormick expresses surprise at the extreme AI predictions while valuing its current capabilities.
- He views AI as a powerful tool for self-improvement, but questions claims of imminent human obsolescence.
AI's Trajectory
- Azeem Azhar and Packy McCormick discuss the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging differing expert opinions.
- Azeem notes consistent optimism within AI labs regarding continuous improvement based on scaling laws.
