Stranded Technologies Podcast

Nathan Cheng is a community builder, educator, and investor in the longevity biotech field. He has been closely involved with key initiatives such as the Longevity Biotech Fellowship (LBF), Healthspan Capital, and Longevity List, working to solve the problem of aging and death.In this conversation, Nathan Cheng discusses his journey into the longevity biotech field, exploring the quest for an indefinite lifespan and the various strategies to combat aging. He shares insights on community building, the importance of understanding aging, and the potential of biotechnology in extending life. The conversation also delves into the technical roadmap for solving aging, replacement strategies, and the role of cryonics as a last resort. In this conversation, Nathan Chang and Niklas Anzinger discuss the importance of mission-driven research in the field of longevity, emphasizing the need for focused efforts to tackle aging and death. They explore the role of the Longevity Biotech Fellowship in mobilizing talent and fostering collaboration among diverse professionals. The discussion also touches on effective communication strategies for the longevity mission, the catalysts for progress in the field, and the opportunities for newcomers to enter the longevity space. Finally, they introduce the Vitalism Foundation, which aims to unify efforts in the longevity movement under a shared ideology.Get involved & More about Nathan's work:* Longevity Biotech Fellowship (10% off for Infinitians)* Vitalist Bay (10% off for Infinitians)* Vitalism FoundationExplore Infinita City:* Explore the Archive: The Infinita City Times* Visit Infinita City* Join the Builders’ Hub on Telegram* Follow Infinita City on X This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.infinitacitytimes.com

Samo Burja, a researcher and founder of Bismarck Analysis, dives deep into the dynamics of institutions and their rapid development. He challenges the notion of slow evolution, emphasizing the role of 'great founders' in shaping history. Burja discusses the fragility of technological progress and cautions against censorship that jeopardizes knowledge. He advocates for special economic zones to spark innovation and argues for an adaptable leadership approach to navigate societal challenges. The conversation intertwines courage, institutional frameworks, and the future of humanity.

Terence Kealey, a British biochemist and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, discusses the pitfalls of government funding in science. He reveals his ambitious new initiative on Roatan, embodying a neo-medieval governance model focused on educational empowerment and innovation. The conversation also critiques the monopolization of thought within academia, advocating for a decentralized approach to scientific funding. Kealey's insights challenge long-held beliefs about scientific objectivity and the financial underpinnings of research, particularly in longevity.

Our guest is Anders Sandberg. Anders is a Swedish researcher, futurist and transhumanist. He holds a PhD in computational neuroscience from Stockholm University, and is a former senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford.This conversation is about the governance of innovation, and the innovation of governance. Explore Infinita City:* Website: www.infinita.city* X: @InfinitaCity* The Infinita City Times* Join Events This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.infinitacitytimes.com

Brian is the Co-founder and CEO of Coinbase; he began his journey studying computer science and economics. Back early in his career, after a trip to Argentina and seeing hyperinflation, he was inspired by Bitcoin’s potential to update the financial system and increase economic freedom in the world.He started Coinbase in 2012, and by 2021, it had become a public company worth $50B by 2024.Post-IPO, he started thinking about longevity; he started organizing biotech dinners to explore innovative ideas. And this led him to found NewLimit, a company focused on epigenetic reprogramming to combat aging, utilizing machine learning to discover potential treatments.In this Fireside Chat, Brian discusses his vision for crypto and longevity with Niklas Anzinger, Vitalia's CEO, and Erick Brimen, Próspera's CEO. The conversation happened in the special economic zone of Próspera on the island of Roatán in Honduras. With a common law-based, pro-liberty legal system that is probably the most crypto-friendly in the world.In this special zone, Vitalia has started to build a community of longevity enthusiasts, crypto natives and biotech founders - taking advantage of expedited clinical trials and medical reciprocity laws that allow access to treatments approved in 30+ countries.Crypto Cities In The Real WorldBrian and the team of Coinbase Ventures visited Próspera and Vitalia to explore the possibilities for real-world crypto adoption, and how it can solve humanities’ biggest challenges. There are several existing uses and enormous opportunities for crypto to build real cities.That is why, we're excited to introduce –Crypto Cities Builders' Program (Oct 19 - Nov 19)We’re inviting crypto/web3 builders & founders to join us in Vitalia’s Roatán Hub, to build real solutions or accelerate your existing startups & projects.→ https://vitalia.city/cryptocitybuildersMore about Brian's work:* https://www.brianarmstrong.org/* https://www.coinbase.com/* https://www.newlimit.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.infinitacitytimes.com

Joe Lonsdale, a technology entrepreneur and managing partner at 8VC, discusses radical ideas for improving governance through new cities and network states. He highlights the failures of institutions like the SEC and FDA in fostering innovation. Lonsdale encourages entrepreneurs to address regulatory gaps in sectors like transportation and biotech. He shares inspiring global examples, like Vitalia City in Honduras, and advocates for a 'city-state' model to reinvigorate the U.S., likening it to Singapore’s impact on China.

Bradley Tusk is a cofounder of Tusk Venture Partners, which invests in early-stage technology companies operating in highly regulated industries.Bradley was also Uber's first political advisor and instrumental in developing their strategy to disrupt the incumbent taxi monopolies.This is one of the most fascinating stories in the recent history of regulatory hacking.In this episode, we're demystifying political misconceptions and looking into practical advice for entrepreneurs on navigating regulatory roadblocks and changing them for their benefit.Key Takeaways:* Every policy output is the result of political input. Every politician makes every decision solely based on reelection and nothing else.* The vast majority of companies are regulated in some way. Rather than avoid dealing with regulations, run with the mindset that you'll figure it out. * To hack the regulatory system, you need to take into consideration that:* 1) The level of government really matters—focus on doing things on a local or state level rather than a federal level;* 2) Get your customers to advocate for you More about Bradley's work:* bradleytusk.com* Tusk Venture Partners* Podcast – Firewall* Book – The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.infinitacitytimes.com

What if you could choose the set of laws under which your company is regulated?Honduran reformers have developed a model to facilitate collaboration between foreign capital and local institutions in Honduras, leveraging external resources and expertise to develop an alternative to the levels of instability, crime, and corruption that prevailing institutions have been unable to address sufficiently.But how do you encourage foreign investment in a country with this high-risk level?That's where Próspera's framework comes into play. It protects property rights effectively and gives entrepreneurs flexibility over how they’re regulated.No "one size fits all" law exists for all industries and businesses, so this flexibility is crucial, especially in industries like medicine, where regulatory approvals and licensing requirements vary widely between countries and pose significant barriers to entry.This system allows products approved in one country, practitioners licensed in another, and innovative procedures from yet another to have an easier path to acceptance within Próspera's framework, fostering rapid business and technology development.Moreover, Próspera aims to redefine standards of constitutional governance. It integrates best practices of common law from centuries past with novel elements like regulatory elections, medical reciprocity, 3D property rights, and air rights resolution mechanisms. This comprehensive approach is a step toward advancing governance for the 21st century and beyond. If you're an entrepreneur interested in taking advantage of this regulatory framework for your business, please fill out this form!Further links:* Infinita VC* Vitalia City This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.infinitacitytimes.com

In this conversation, we're discussing with Vitalik the connection between longevity and Ethereum, what he's looking to build, frontier technologies, and how pop-up or startup cities can supercharge the longevity movement.In the early days, when crypto started as a new frontier technology and experienced a Cambrian Explosion—rapid and transformative development and growth—How can the longevity movement experience something similar as it emerges?This discussion highlights potential similar obstacles, key distinctions, and pivotal moments for longevity to experience a burst of innovation compared to crypto potentially.The lessons from the crypto space offer valuable guidance for longevity researchers and enthusiasts alike. By fostering a culture of innovation, patience, and practical application, the journey towards unlocking the full potential of longevity technologies can be accelerated, bringing us closer to a future where age may no longer limit human potential.If you liked this episode or article, please consider supporting the “Stranded Technologies” publication (podcast + blog) to help us continue producing high-quality material.Further links:* Infinita VC * Vitalia City This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.infinitacitytimes.com

“What’s more important than living forever?” At Vitalia, Naval Ravikant outed himself as a longevity maximalist. This is a compilation article with 7 key takeaways from the Fireside Chat with Niklas Anzinger at the AI & Technological Progress Conference, a summit in Roatán, Honduras.#1 | The Future Is *Actually* Brighter.“It just takes one person to make a breakthrough for humanity.One person who invents the steam engine, one person who discovers relativity, one person who discovers an anti-aging solution.”Technology is the scaling mechanism for individuals to benefit the world at large.People are smart on their own and even smarter together.We collaborate across cultures by sharing stories and traditions and joining organizations to achieve big things.#2 | Why Would Someone Want To Live Longer?“Longevity is not for everyone.” – Naval.The idea of "making death optional" shows a push to extend life, challenging the established paradigm that death is inevitable.This seems like common sense. Life is good.So why do people fear the idea? Naval thinks it could be negative feelings about ourselves. #3 | What Comes First: Scientific Theory or Entrepreneurial Tinkering?Both! They build on each other. Theoretical thinkers give us important concepts, but most progress happens when people try things out and solve problems.AI can help put together information we already have, but real creativity means coming up with new ideas and tinkering in the real world. People are really good at connecting different things creatively, in ways in which AI is still very limited (so, no, AI is nowhere near to replacing humans)!#4 | Be Optimistic On The General Things And Be Skeptical About Specific Things.David Deutsch talks about the "fun criterion," saying that exploring what excites us leads to better understanding. The general things we care about we can hold with optimism.But it's also important to be careful and question things, ensuring we're focused on the truth. If you’re not skeptical about the specific details, you won’t execute or pick with precision.Broadly: remain open-minded.Narrowly: question everything.#5 | Regulation and Innovation in Healthcare.In sectors like healthcare, regulations meant to reduce risks can slow down new ideas and progress.The problem is that these rules ignore the potential benefits that new ideas can bring, such as life-saving treatments.As the founder of Angellist, Naval once succeeded with the “voice” strategy to lobby the government to change investment laws. However, now he believes it’s too hard, and it’s better to do an “exit” to make progress on longevity and new medical treatments.#6 | How Do You Find What's True In A World Full Of Wrong Ideas?Through trying things and getting real feedback!Nature and free markets are great examples of systems that give honest feedback.Even though society sometimes spreads wrong ideas, people must stay open-minded and change their beliefs when they get new information.Being sure of something but willing to change your mind helps us learn and grow.Biotech is an especially hard field because we don’t know the first-principle engineering that went into creating the human body. That’s why only a system of continuous feedback and rapid innovation can lead to the key breakthroughs in longevity biotech.#7 | Rethinking Traditional Ways To Do Things.Philosophy and science is about “ideas having sex”. (Matt Ridley)Maybe you don’t need a Ph.D. to be a scientist; being curious and careful matters more.There can be more decentralized ways to fund and organize science, like using the internet to get patron support directly instead of large bureaucracies. There are better ways to do things than we're used to always doing.If you liked this episode or article, please consider supporting the “Stranded Technologies” publication (podcast + blog) to make it possible for us to make high-quality material.Further links:* Infinita VC* Vitalia City This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.infinitacitytimes.com