The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
#162 Nathan Myhrvold
Mar 21, 2023
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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- Humans struggle with long-term goals due to immediate gratification, Nathan Myhrvold shares insights on decision-making principles and flaws in autonomous driving.
- Historical decisions had ripple effects on the environment, geoengineering offers potential solutions to combat global warming.
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Challenges of Long-Term Thinking and Climate Change
Humans struggle with long-term goals like eating right and working out due to immediate gratification. Climate change poses serious challenges as society lacks serious efforts towards it.
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