Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

Cathie Wood, ARK Invest founder and innovator in disruptive research. Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, computer scientist and founder of Reified offering technical AI perspective. Dave Blundin, venture investor and Link Ventures founder tracking deep tech deals. They tackle AI’s collapsing inference costs and surging demand. They debate 7% GDP growth from tech convergence, US vs China investment dynamics, robotaxis and autonomous delivery, and Bitcoin’s evolving role.

They recount Davos scenes with robots walking the streets and intense AI-focused security. Conversation turns to the global AI infrastructure build and GPU diplomacy shaping geopolitical power. Debates cover US versus China strategies, energy needs for massive compute, and the role of crypto and AI agents in future economies.

Dave Blundin, founder and GP at Link Ventures reporting from Davos with investment perspective. Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, computer scientist and founder of Reified offering technical analysis. Salim Ismail, founder of OpenExO and exponentials strategist on organizational change. They discuss autonomous code agents and the fate of SaaS. They unpack Gemini powering Siri and universal commerce. They explore AI solving hard math and its scientific ripple effects.

Ray Kurzweil, an iconic inventor and futurist known for his accurate tech predictions, dives deep into the evolution of artificial intelligence. He discusses his forecast of achieving AGI by 2029 and explores the implications of the singularity around 2045. Kurzweil reveals how exponential thinking informs his work and touches on the ethics of assisted dying and cryonics. He predicts a decade of revolutionary advancements, including longevity breakthroughs and high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces, ultimately envisioning a future where avatars could surpass human memory.

Tony Robbins, a legendary life coach and entrepreneur, dives deep into the challenges posed by AI disruption and job loss. He highlights the importance of finding internal certainty in an uncertain world and reshaping identity towards creativity and contribution. Robbins introduces his framework of six human needs and discusses how understanding these can drive behavior. He emphasizes education reform, the role of storytelling in reaching youth, and the potential of AI in mental health. Ultimately, he advocates for an optimistic, purpose-driven approach as society navigates these changes.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, a computer scientist and founder known for his work on AI and complex systems, dives into the implications of AGI and its potential arrival by 2026. The conversation covers urgent safety risks related to AI, ethical treatment of convincing AIs, and alternative economic metrics like the abundance index. They explore the accelerated advancements in robotics, including robo-taxis and superhuman motion, alongside the critical role of compute in shaping the future of space economies.

Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and cofounder of xAI, dives deep into the future of technology. He discusses the rapid advancement of artificial general intelligence and how it might reshape job markets and requirements for income. Musk emphasizes the importance of clean energy, promoting solar solutions on Earth and in space. He also shares insights on humanoid robots and their potential to transform healthcare. Plus, he warns of the geopolitical implications of AI competition between the U.S. and China. A conversation full of optimism and groundbreaking ideas!

In this thought-provoking discussion, Anjney Midha, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, emphasizes the overwhelming shift of capital towards AI, tackling energy constraints for GPU data centers. Bonnie Chan, CEO of HKEX, highlights the crucial need for diverse funding channels in public markets to match AI opportunities. Meanwhile, Dave Blundin, managing partner at Link Exponential Ventures, shares insights into the surge of AI startups from academic powerhouses and the importance of early investment to capitalize on rapid valuation growth.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, CEO of Invisible Technologies and former quantum AI leader at McKinsey, explores the future of AI. He discusses which industries will thrive with AI and the unique challenges companies face transitioning to AI-native operations. Fitzpatrick emphasizes the need for custom task-specific benchmarks rather than relying on generic standards. He shares insights from AI implementations in healthcare and sports while urging companies to collect focused data and operationalize AI initiatives effectively. A fascinating dive into the intersection of business and technology!

Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet and author, shares insights on the future trajectory of AI and its societal impact. Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, a computer scientist and returning guest, discusses how AI might solve significant mathematical problems and its potential to automate 90% of current knowledge work. They predict a future where AI coworkers are indistinguishable from humans, alongside breakthroughs in autonomous vehicles and robots. Get ready for a tech landscape where young billionaires emerge from innovative AI-driven startups!