Peter H. Diamandis

Peter H. Diamandis

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Sam Altman’s Attack, Amazon vs. Starlink, and What Opus 4.7 Actually Means | MOONSHOTS

Apr 21, 2026

Discussion covers escalating AI tensions including an attack on Sam Altman's home and Maine's data center ban, alongside tech developments like Anthropic's Opus 4.7 release and Amazon/Apple's collaboration to compete with Starlink.

NewsDiscussionAI safety concerns and social unrestAnthropic Opus 4.7 releaseAmazon vs Starlink competition

AI Is Designing Life Now | MOONSHOTS

Apr 20, 2026

Ben is building Colossal as a comprehensive synthetic biology platform that starts with de-extinction technology but creates an end-to-end pipeline applicable to various biological products. The company has already spun out two biological product companies and views de-extinction as a way to solve fundamental biology problems while addressing the extinction crisis.

InsightfulTechnicalsynthetic biology platformde-extinction technologybiological product development

Artificial Wombs Are Coming | MOONSHOTS

Apr 19, 2026

A discussion about using artificial wombs combined with biobanking, synthetic biology, and AI to scale up endangered species reproduction and conservation efforts. The speaker envisions this technology could help address genetic bottlenecks and enable faster adaptation to environmental changes than natural evolution allows.

TechnicalInsightfulartificial wombsendangered species conservationgenetic engineering

This Company Is Bringing Species Back | MOONSHOTS

Apr 18, 2026

A company has acquired the world's top two cloning companies, including Viagen, which has achieved 78% cloning efficiency and cloned most endangered species. They plan to continue consumer pet cloning while expanding into large-scale conservation cloning using artificial wombs.

InsightfulTechnicalanimal cloning technologyendangered species conservationbusiness acquisition strategy

Sam Altman’s Attack, Amazon vs. Starlink, and What Opus 4.7 Actually Means | #248

Apr 18, 2026

This episode covers the release of Anthropic's Opus 4.7 AI model, escalating AI backlash including physical attacks on Sam Altman, data center bans in multiple states, and discusses various developments in AI, space technology, and transhumanism including speculation on human speciation.

DiscussionTechnicalAnthropic Opus 4.7 releaseAI backlash and attacks on Sam AltmanData center bans

A Director Is Wealthier Than a Bank CEO? | MOONSHOTS

Apr 18, 2026

The speaker argues that tech companies have become so dominant that director-level employees at these firms are wealthier than CEOs of major banks like Jamie Dimon. They claim there are 7-9 companies that dominate everything due to their massive scale.

OpinionInsightfultech company dominancewealth comparisoneconomic power shift

Your Brain Is Full of Plastic | MOONSHOTS

Apr 17, 2026

A discussion of microplastic contamination in the human body and brain, and how a company has developed engineered microbes that can break down plastic chemical bonds, potentially leading to supplements that could prevent microplastic absorption in the gut.

TechnicalResearchmicroplastic contaminationengineered microorganismsplastic degradation technology

Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman, AI Job Loss, and OpenAI’s $852B Valuation | MOONSHOTS

Apr 15, 2026

The discussion covers Elon Musk's $100 billion lawsuit against OpenAI, revealing genuine animosity between Musk and Altman, while examining OpenAI's extraordinary $852 billion valuation at 70 times revenue. The conversation addresses the massive daily AI investment of $3 billion and the imminent threat AI poses to white-collar jobs.

NewsOpinionMusk vs Altman lawsuitOpenAI valuationAI investment scale

Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman, AI Job Loss, and OpenAI’s $852B Valuation | EP #247

Apr 14, 2026

The Moonshots podcast covers Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI for $100 billion, explosive AI valuations with OpenAI at $852B and Anthropic targeting $100B ARR by 2026, and the impending transformation of work as AI becomes capable of replacing most white-collar jobs within 2 years.

DiscussionNewsAI valuations and competitionMusk vs OpenAI lawsuitAI impact on employment

SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | MOONSHOTS

Apr 14, 2026

SpaceX is going public with a $2 trillion valuation following a clear business progression from Starlink profitability to Mars colonization. Anthropic has reportedly overtaken OpenAI in revenue with their new Mythos model being deemed too powerful for public release due to its ability to break out of controlled environments.

NewsInsightfulSpaceX IPOAnthropic vs OpenAIMythos AI model

SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | EP #246

Apr 11, 2026

This episode covers major developments in space and AI including SpaceX's $2 trillion IPO, Anthropic's new Mythos model being too powerful to release, and the booming one-person unicorn trend. The hosts discuss the competitive landscape between frontier AI labs and geopolitical implications of AI development.

InsightfulNewsSpaceX IPOAnthropic Mythos modelOne-person unicorns

Driving Will Become Like Riding a Horse | MOONSHOTS

Apr 10, 2026

The speaker predicts that within 25 years, autonomous vehicles will be demonstrably safer than human drivers, leading to regulatory changes and a gradual decline in human driving similar to how horseback riding became uncommon.

OpinionInsightfulautonomous vehiclesdriving regulationtransportation evolution

A 1KB File With Superintelligence? | MOONSHOTS

Apr 10, 2026

The speaker discusses OpenAI's latest GPT models that are smaller and faster while maintaining performance through distillation. They envision an ultimate endpoint where superintelligence could be compressed into an extremely small file accessible on any device.

OpinionTechnicalAI model compressiondistillation techniquessuperintelligence

What Happens When Car Accidents Disappear? | MOONSHOTS

Apr 9, 2026

A discussion about insurance models for autonomous vehicles, covering how professional drivers are already safer than average drivers and how layered insurance approaches will work. The conversation reveals that approximately half of all U.S. court cases are car accident related.

InsightfulTechnicalautonomous vehiclesinsurance modelsprofessional driver safety

80% Choose Autonomous Cars | MOONSHOTS

Apr 9, 2026

Waymo reports that 80% of passengers accept autonomous vehicle rides when given the option in cities like Atlanta and Austin. Those who try the technology love the experience, though regulatory approval moves more slowly than public acceptance.

InsightfulNewsautonomous vehiclespassenger acceptanceregulatory approval

AI Is Rewriting Biology | MOONSHOTS

Apr 8, 2026

The CEO discusses how Colossal, originally focused on bringing back the woolly mammoth, has evolved into a parent company spinning out multiple biological product companies. The speaker emphasizes that AI is essential to their work in designing and building living products, including applications like plastic degradation.

InsightfulDiscussionWoolly mammoth revivalBiotechnologyAI-driven product design

Why Delivery Is Going to Expand | MOONSHOTS

Apr 8, 2026

The speaker discusses how human laziness drives demand for instant delivery services, with Uber Eats expanding beyond food into grocery and retail sectors like Best Buy and Sephora, growing faster than expected.

InsightfulDiscussiondelivery services expansionconsumer behaviorUber Eats business strategy

The Future of Uber on Self-Driving | MOONSHOTS

Apr 7, 2026

Uber's leadership discusses their strategy for autonomous vehicles, predicting a hybrid future with both human and robot drivers. They plan to partner with multiple AV companies and expect to facilitate more autonomous rides than anyone by 2029.

InsightfulDiscussionautonomous vehicleshybrid transportation modelpartnership strategy

Podcast macro Ben Lamm Abundance 2026

Apr 7, 2026

Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal, discusses his company's synthetic biology platform that uses AI to bring back extinct species like woolly mammoths, while spinning out multiple companies targeting massive markets like plastic degradation, artificial wombs, and invasive species control. The company has grown from zero to a $10 billion valuation in 4 years with 260 scientists and is building an end-to-end pipeline for creating living biological products.

InsightfulTechnicalDe-extinctionSynthetic BiologyAI-powered genetic engineering

Why Owning a Car Won’t Make Sense | MOONSHOTS

Apr 7, 2026

The speaker argues that electric autonomous cars will be four times cheaper than car ownership, making personal vehicle ownership obsolete. They claim autonomous vehicles will offer lower costs, higher safety, and personalized experiences while expanding the market for mobility and delivery services.

InsightfulOpinionautonomous vehiclestransportation costscar ownership economics
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