In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Burningham, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author of the thought-provoking book "Becoming Wise in the Age of AI." Jeff shares his journey from running for governor to writing a book that explores the existential implications of AI on humanity.
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Jeff's journey to writing the book
01:07 - The book's unique approach and title
01:38 - Why Jeff felt compelled to write
03:22 - The evolution of Jeff's writing process
05:07 - The dream that changed Jeff's perspective
07:22 - The message and impact of the book
10:04 - The role of AI in human evolution
13:20 - The importance of human connection in the age of AI
16:06 - Reforming institutions for human flourishing
19:06 - The hero's journey and AI's role
22:31 - The future of AI and human wisdom
25:06 - Jeff's reflections on his personal journey
31:13 - What's next for Jeff Burningham
35:54 - Similarities between launching a book and a startup
39:33 - Jeff's thoughts on running for office again
44:05 - The serendipitous journey of the book's creation
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Element Ventures Partner Jeff Burningham