David Shapiro

Former engineer turned YouTuber David Shapiro discusses top AI trends for 2024, exploring AI metrics, cognitive complexity gap, and intersection of generative AI, robotics, and consciousness. The podcast covers market consolidation, AI agents, and future of AI, robotics, and tokenizing assets.

Discussion on the dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence, exploring societal implications and the need for consent. Delving into risks of AI and ensuring a positive future, including building a digital super organism. Reflecting on the future impact of advanced AI on society, job automation, and economic shifts. Navigating the complexities of AI development, international cooperation, and geopolitical concerns.

Philosopher and technologist David Shapiro discusses defeating nihilism, Moloch, the meaning crisis, post-nihilism, complexity destruction, radical alignment, AI, competition, and myths. They explore AI alignment, game theory, incentive design, and Silicon Valley's culture. Liv Boeree and David delve into neurodivergence, culture wars, and creating a third attractor state.

David Shapiro is a co-founder of KPS Capital, a three-decade old private equity firm that manages in excess of $14 billion with a focus on acquiring and improving manufacturing-based businesses. TaylorMade is one of the leading manufacturers of golf equipment, and a familiar brand to golfers and fans of the game. Our conversation covers the history of TaylorMade, desired spin-off of the business from Adidas, prolonged and broken deal process, and KPS’ winning the deal. We then turn to the steps KPS took to improve the business across its supply chain, product cycle, and marketing, and its decision to sell the business in 2021 after a complete turnaround.Thanks to our Season 2 Sponsor - Canoe Intelligence. Learn more about Canoe and how it's technology is powering the future of alternative investments.For full show notes, visit the episode webpage here. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership 

Explore the fascinating world of AI with guest David Shapiro as they discuss the evolution of AI, potential benefits for humanity, and the threat it poses. Dive into future scenarios of technology advancements, societal impacts, and the necessity of regulating AI in a post-labor society. Gain insights on automation engineering, AI consultations, and how to navigate the AI era.