The Joe Rogan Experience #1294 - Jamie Metzl
May 9, 2019
Jamie Metzl, a technology futurist and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, dives into the future of genetics and technology. He discusses the tension between natural evolution and human influence on genetics, raising ethical concerns around gene editing. Metzl highlights the implications of AI breakthroughs in strategic games and the need for regulatory frameworks to address wealth disparities in access to technology. He also critiques China's rapid tech advancements while emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and ethical considerations in shaping our genetic future.
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Cacao Shaman
- Jamie Metzl describes attending a cacao ceremony in Berlin.
- Inspired, he self-declared as a cacao shaman, now hosting ceremonies in New York.
Manipulating Life
- Humans have always manipulated life, creating things not found in nature.
- Metzl argues that even cities and agriculture are forms of manipulation, challenging the concept of "natural."
Nature of Cities and Technology
- Joe Rogan argues that everything people do, including building cities, is natural.
- Metzl agrees, adding that technology, despite common perceptions, is a natural human creation.
