SPECIAL: Peter Diamandis on the Longevity Opportunity, Bitcoin’s Bull Case and Musk vs. Bezos

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Sep 29, 2021

Peter Diamandis, the visionary behind the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, dives into aging and innovation. He discusses groundbreaking research in longevity and how this could redefine finance and society. Diamandis also makes a strong case for investing in Bitcoin as a strategy for wealth preservation amidst economic challenges. The conversation touches on the ambitious space race between Musk and Bezos, highlighting the critical mindset needed for success in innovation. It's a riveting exploration of the future and the transformative power of technology.

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INSIGHT

Why We Age

Humans didn't evolve to live long; early death benefited grandchildren's survival.
Aging is driven by the epigenome, which controls gene activation, not the genome sequence itself.

INSIGHT

Longevity Market

The longevity market includes biotech (drugs and cells) and medtech (AI, robotics, sensors).
Stem cells are crucial for repair, but their supply diminishes with age.

ADVICE

Longevity and Overpopulation

Dismiss the overpopulation myth; global birth rates are declining.
Longevity boosts the economy; each added year increases global GDP by $38 trillion.

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About: Peter Diamandis is the Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the Executive Founder and Director of Singularity University, a global learning and innovation community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and build a better future for all.

As an entrepreneur, Diamandis has started over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, venture capital, and education. He is also co-founder of BOLD Capital Partners, a venture fund with $500m investing in exponential technologies. Diamandis earned degrees in Molecular Genetics and Aerospace Engineering from MIT and holds an M.D. from Harvard Medical School.

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Show notes:

* (1:02) Peter’s background

* (5:07) The science of longevity

* (10:26) What are the sub-verticals in longevity?

* (14:47) How long can humans live?

* (18:49) Will longevity lead to overpopulation?

* (23:09) How living to 130 will affect finance

* (24:34) Why Peter is investing in Bitcoin

* (33:53) The intersection of Bitcoin and longevity

* (34:40) Will there be a crypto Xprize?

* (35:34) Peter’s space career (including the first XPrize)

* (40:12) Why SpaceX’s achievements are so impressive

* (42:20) Musk vs. Bezos

* (46:53) The importance of mindset

* (53:34) How to change your media diet

* (56:31) What is the superpower for Musk, Bezos, Larry Page, Richard Branson?

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Links mentioned in podcast:

* XPrize (https://www.xprize.org/)

* Peter’s newsletter (https://www.diamandis.com/subscribe)

* Futureloop (https://www.futureloop.com/)

* Peter Diamandis website (https://www.diamandis.com/)

* Peter’s Bitcoin webinar with Michael Saylor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFxEM29LyeE)

* Peter interviews Elon Musk for the $100m carbon removal Xprize (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN88HPUm6j0)