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Sep 7, 2023 • 24min

1 on 1 With a Doomsday AI - AI's Worst Case Scenario | EP #63

Peter Diamandis challenges a Doomsday AI robot trained on negative media, discussing the risks and rewards of AI and the negative portrayal of news. They debate the impact of AI on jobs and explore contrasting perspectives on collaboration. They also discuss the potential consequences of AI surpassing human intelligence and the ethical implications of AI development. Peter expresses optimism while the AI remains skeptical about the future impact of AI systems.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 26min

A Conversation With My AI Clone on the Future of AI | EP #62

In this episode, Peter discusses with PeterBot, his AI robot version the public's fears about AI, particularly its potential impact on job loss. The episode underscores the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, especially healthcare, and the importance of distinguishing between science fiction fears and the real-world implications of AI.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 21min

How AI Is Impacting Politics & Accelerating the Need For UBI w/ Andrew Yang | EP #61

Andrew Yang joins Peter Diamandis to discuss challenges in democracy, threats from AI in elections, and the potential of UBI. They explore the need for political system reforms, the influence of media on politics, and creating a movement of independent candidates. They also delve into the concept of universal basic income as a solution to job loss, rethinking the tax system for UBI funding, and the impact of AI in surgery and healthcare. The conversation highlights the importance of reinventing democracy and pursuing moon shot projects for a better future.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 42min

Aging is Now Optional w/ David Sinclair | EP #60

David Sinclair, a biologist and academic known for his groundbreaking research on reversing aging through epigenetic changes, discusses age reversal as a possibility, rejuvenating brains and regaining lost memories. They delve into reversing aging through diet and the potential of making gene therapies for age reversal more accessible. Also, they explore the molecules NAD and NMN and their role in rejuvenating the aging process.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 29min

How To Finally Write That Book & Make it a Bestseller w/ Keith Ferrazzi | EP #59

Keith Ferrazzi discusses the significance of writing a book to establish one's brand and positioning.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 22min

Slaughter-Free Meat, Coming Soon To Your Dinner Tables w/ Josh Tetrick | EP #58

In this episode, Peter and Josh, CEO of GOOD Meat, delve into the revolutionary concept of producing meat without slaughtering a single animal. The conversation explores the journey of GOOD Meat, from its inception in a studio apartment to its current expansive headquarters in Alameda, California. Tetrick's vision is to transform the global food system, reducing harm to animals and the environment while providing consumers with a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventionally produced meat. 14:24 | The Story of Josh and Chicken 24:44 | Meat From an Antibiotic-Fed World 1:07:50 | The Future of Meat: Cultivated Josh Tetrick is the CEO of Eat Just a company that specializes in no-kill meat. Eat Just was founded in 2011 by Josh Tetrick and Josh Balk. The company’s goal is to replace chicken dinners with cultivated fillets in the near future. Eat Just recently netted $370m in investments, including wealth funds backed by Qatar and the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul G Allen Check out GOOD Meats _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots and Mindsets
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Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 25min

The Rise of Humanoid Robotics w/ Brett Adcock | EP #57

In this episode, Peter and Brett discuss the future of humanoid robots, predicting that there could be up to 10 billion humanoids on Earth in the coming decades. Adcock shares his vision for creating autonomous general-purpose humanoids that can be inserted into the economy to perform physical labor, making it a choice rather than a necessity. 07:32 | Humanoid Robots: Near Future 19:10 | A New Humanoid Robot Age 58:09 | Unlocking Humanoid Robot Potential Brett Adcock is an American technology entrepreneur and the founder of Figure, an AI robotics company building a general-purpose humanoid robot. Previously, Brett founded Archer Aviation, an urban air mobility company that IPO’d at $2.7B. He also founded Vettery, a machine learning-based talent marketplace that was acquired for $110M. Check out Figure _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Experience the future of sleep with Eight Sleep. Visit https://www.eightsleep.com/moonshots/ to save $150 on the Pod Cover.  Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic – a 2-in-1 probiotic and prebiotic that supports digestive health, gut immunity, skin health, heart health, and more. Try Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic, and make sure to use the code MOONSHOTS at checkout to get a 25% discount. https://seed.com/partner/moonshots _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots and Mindsets
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Jul 25, 2023 • 2h 1min

Solving The Sadness Epidemic w/ Mo Gawdat | EP #56

In this episode, Peter and Mo discuss happiness, how to achieve it, and how AI will play a role in our future of Abundance.  You will learn about: 01:00 | AI: A Benefit or a Threat? 52:44 | Setting Ambitions for Happiness 01:52:25 | AI: Nurtured By Us Human Mo Gawdat is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and advocate for happiness and well-being. With a background in engineering and technology, Gawdat has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of happiness and human potential. As the former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], he played a pivotal role in developing moonshot projects aimed at solving some of the world's biggest challenges. Gawdat's insightful and transformative book, "Solve for Happy," has inspired countless individuals to reframe their perspectives and find joy in life's most challenging moments.  Read Mo’s best-selling books. _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:  Levels: Real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health. levels.link/peter  _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots and Mindsets
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Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 46min

Outcomes of an AI Future W/ Emad Mostaque | EP #55

In this episode, Peter and Emad discuss the transformative impact of AI on various sectors, including journalism and Hollywood. They delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, such as the potential for AI to enhance truth in journalism, the implications of AI-assisted professionals, and the concerns around a post-truth world due to deepfakes and AI-generated content. 09:53 | Seeking Fundamental Truths in Politics 33:16 | Reimagining Business Models 51:14 | AI Outperforms Doctors in Diagnosis Emad Mostaque is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stability AI, a company funding the development of open-source music- and image-generating systems such as Dance Diffusion and Stable Diffusion. Check out Stability AI’s latest release: SDXL 0.9  _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Experience the future of sleep with Eight Sleep. Visit https://www.eightsleep.com/moonshots/ to save $150 on the Pod Cover.  _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots and Mindsets
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Jul 13, 2023 • 32min

The Coming Global AI Conflict w/ Gilman Louie | EP #54

In this episode, recorded during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Gilman and Peter discuss the rapid advancement of AI and its implications on global governance, particularly focusing on the competitive landscape between the United States and China. You will learn about: 01:28 | The AI Race: US vs China 11:36 | The AI Race: Leadership Matters 27:44 | Investment in the AI Race Gilman Louie is a technology venture capitalist who initially began his career as a videogame designer. He co-founded and managed In-Q-Tel, the venture capital fund of the CIA. Louie is currently the CEO of America’s Frontier Fund. His contributions to the field of technology and his leadership in venture capitalism have made him a notable figure in the industry.  Learn about America’s Frontier Fund. >Become a part of my community. Learn about my executive summit, A360. _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:  Levels: Real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health. levels.link/peter  _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots and Mindsets

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