171 Tom Chi: From Near-Death Experience to Global Impact

Jun 22, 2023

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Join me in my upcoming episode with Tom Chi, a visionary leader who has made significant contributions to the technology industry. Tom's involvement in successful projects like Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo Search, and Google has been pivotal. His expertise in rapid prototyping and innovative thinking has revolutionized product development and propelled these companies to new heights. As the former head of product experience at Google X, Tom has been at the forefront of groundbreaking technologies such as Google Glass and self-driving cars. Currently, he is focused on deploying venture capital to catalyze a world where humanity has a positive impact on nature. Don't miss this enlightening conversation as we delve into topics like impact entrepreneurship, the pursuit of a career as a craft, and the danger of AI.

We talked about:

(1:33) Life-Altering Near-Death Experience: Tom shares profound lessons learned.
(3:23) Signs of Burnout: Discover the crucial symptoms to watch out for.
(12:34) Spirituality for Secular Individuals: Tom's perspective on spiritual practices.
(15:03) Measuring Effectiveness: Learn how to collect data for spiritual practices' impact.
(19:10) Insights into Dying: Tom discusses physical sensations at the moment of death.
(20:02) The Deep Connection: Exploring the rationalist's view of universal interconnectedness.
(33:36) Overcoming Despair: Discover empowering actions to take during moments of despair.
(35:55) Unveiling Dissatisfaction: Tom reveals the sources of discontentment.
(36:39) Triumphs vs. Societal Expectations: Examining the impact of societal pressures.
(38:07) Transforming Dissatisfaction: A step-by-step guide to changing your discontentment.
(41:16) Cultivating Happiness: Strategies for building the skills of happiness.
(47:39) Intrinsic vs. Mimetic Desires: Gaining insights into distinguishing between desires.
(50:27) The Practice of Enlightenment: Explore the notion of enlightenment as an ongoing practice.
(53:14) Embracing Quality Moments: Discover the importance of cherishing each moment.
(54:09) A Life of Craft: Tom's goal of pursuing a life dedicated to craftsmanship.
(57:37) Balancing Reach and Groundedness: A mountain climber metaphor for finding balance.
(60:00) Returning to Flow: Techniques for getting back in the flow of practicing your craft.
(75:25) Entrepreneurship as Transformation: Uncover the transformative power of entrepreneurship.
(78:17) Common Mistake Entrepreneurs Make: Learn the number one mistake when starting a venture.
(79:33) The 10-Second MBA: Key insights for aspiring entrepreneurs in just 10 seconds.
(86:52) Humanity's Problem with Nature: Tom reveals the main issue between humanity and nature.
(88:17) Investing in Solutions: Discover how Tom breaks down problems into investable industries.
(89:01) Aton Ventures' Investment Thesis: Insights into the triad investment thesis.
(91:42) Shifting Global Consciousness: Tom's approach to shifting consciousness on a global scale.
(103:39) The Power of Goal-Setting: Understanding the impact of setting the right goals.
(106:49) Unraveling Life's Purpose: Tom shares profound insights on finding purpose.
(115:10) Tragedies vs. Triumphs: How tragedies shape individuals more than successes.
(117:14) Urgency for Change: The importance of decisions impacting millions of years to come.
(126:10) Investing for Nature: Tom's plea for more investors following the triad strategy.
(131:57) Cognitive Impact of Ads: How advertisements affect our cognitive landscape.
(136:45) Responsible AI Development: Taking back responsibility for the development of AI technologies.
(138:10) Managing Ideas: Tom's approach to organizing and tracking multiple ideas.
(144:06) Compost Late-Stage Capitalism: A new model of entrepreneurship for post-capitalist companies.

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