Nathan Myhrvold, a brilliant scientist and technologist, dives into pressing global issues like technology's future and environmental protection. He shares insights on transitioning from a physics PhD to culinary innovation, exploring how personal passions shape careers. Myhrvold discusses the evolution of tech, autonomous vehicles, and the ethical dilemmas of space exploration. He also delves into climate change complexities, advocating for innovative geoengineering solutions while emphasizing the need for individual responsibility in addressing environmental challenges.
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Predicting the Future
Short-term predictions are easier and more reliable than long-term ones.
As you look further into the future, predictions become more difficult due to unforeseen changes.
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Humans vs. Autopilots
Science fiction often depicts humans piloting starships, which is unrealistic.
Modern vehicles like jets and even cars rely heavily on autopilot systems, highlighting the superiority of computers in certain tasks.
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Human Short-Sightedness
Humans struggle with long-term planning and prioritize immediate gratification.
This short-sightedness hinders addressing long-term challenges, like climate change.
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This encyclopedic treatment of cooking spans 2,438 pages and is divided into six volumes. It covers the history of cuisine, the science behind contemporary cooking, and includes over 1,500 recipes. The book is designed to be accessible to both professional chefs and home cooks, with detailed chapters on techniques, equipment, ingredients, and plated-dish recipes. It features extensive use of illustrations, photography, and scientific explanations to make complex cooking techniques understandable and practical.
Visionary technology and business leader Nathan Myhrvold just might be the most interesting person in the world, and in this episode of The Knowledge Project he dives deep into some of the most pressing questions facing our world today. Where will technology take us in the future? Should we trust artificial intelligence? Where have we gone wrong in protecting our planet? How do we reverse the effects of what we’ve already done? Myhrvold answers all these and much, much more. Myhrvold is a prominent scientist, technologist, inventor, author, and food photographer, and the former Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft. He’s also the co-founder of patent portfolio developer Intellectual Ventures, the principal author of the culinary book Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking, part of a team that won first place at the World Barbecue Championships, and he completed his postdoctoral fellowship under legendary theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking.
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