Fan Favorite: Peter Diamandis & Steven Kotler on World-Changing Tech Innovations
Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler discuss their new book, 'The Future is Faster Than You Think,' exploring various technological innovations and their potential impact on society. They delve into the themes of space exploration, augmented reality, and the rapid pace of change in technology, emphasizing the need for humanity to adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.
Summary
In the podcast episode featuring Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler, the authors highlight their new book, 'The Future is Faster Than You Think.' They express excitement about several technological advancements, including the development of flying cars and autonomous aerial ride-sharing services, which are already operational in various parts of the world. They discuss the rapid investment in transportation technology, how major companies and startups are collaborating to innovate in the field of aerial mobility, and how advancements in battery technology are enabling these transformations.
The conversation shifts to quantum computing, with emphasis on its potential to revolutionize numerous industries, including pharmaceuticals and material science. They note that Google has achieved quantum supremacy, a significant milestone suggesting a quickening pace in technological advancements. The authors also contemplate the future of personal transportation, speculating about car ownership and the role of services like Uber and autonomous vehicles.
A significant portion of the discussion centers on the broader theme of convergence — how different technological advancements come together to create groundbreaking services and capabilities. Diamonds and Kotler emphasize that technologies such as AI, robotics, and 3D printing, combined with new materials, could reshape industries many times over in the next few decades.
Finally, the episode delves into the future of humanity in space, discussing how both Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos aim to establish sustainable human presence in space. By looking at the potential for colonization and the expansion of human civilization beyond Earth, they present a hopeful vision of an abundant future fueled by innovation and advanced technologies.
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<p>Two of the world’s leading futurists, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler, join with Tom Bilyeu for a discussion of the future of technology, culture and the human mind. This future is brighter, wealthier, more abundant and filled with more meaning than most of us could have believed, and it may be coming faster than anyone is prepared for.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 2-20-20</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong> </p><p>Flying cars are even cooler than anyone expected [1:03]</p><p>The rate of change is much faster than anyone thinks [5:22]</p><p>A company is now 3D printing rockets [10:33]</p><p>What can be done if you’re seriously averse to loss, or afraid of change? [17:53]</p><p>We’ve forgotten how fast things have changed already [20:38]</p><p>We turn thoughts into things. What’s the difference between insight and intuition? [24:36]</p><p>What will happen when we all have a version of Jarvis? [27:53]</p><p>There will soon be brain to computer connection, and even brain to brain connection [30:53]</p><p>What will happen when Jarvis or Alexa hears all your arguments with your spouse? [38:59]</p><p>Peter brings up the problem of deep fakes [40:20]</p><p>We create our own futures, limitations and expansive abilities [50:30]</p><p>We will create more wealth in the next decade than we did in the last century [52:41]</p><p>Hardly anyone writes near-future fiction any more because things change too fast [57:31]</p><p>Peter talks about how new technologies will change real estate, business and storage [1:00:58]</p><p>Peter and Tom discuss the need to be monomaniacal as an entrepreneur [1:04:29]</p><p>What are the ethics behind genetic modification? 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Key Insights
- The authors highlight the operational status of flying cars and the advancements in autonomous aerial ride-sharing services.
- Diamandis shares his firsthand experience of interacting with a flying car in Dubai, noting its commercial viability.
- The investment into aerial mobility is substantial, with over a billion dollars being funneled into the industry.
- Quantum computing has made significant strides, with Google demonstrating quantum supremacy, which could revolutionize industries.
- The convergence of various technologies is essential for creating new services and capabilities that were previously unimaginable.
- The authors discuss the implications of transportation innovations on real estate and urban planning.
- Both Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are pivotal figures in the effort to expand human life to other planets.
- The episode addresses the potential cultural and economic shifts resulting from a new migration of humanity into space.
- Diamandis posits that humanity is on the cusp of evolving into a multi-planetary species.
- The importance of nurturing a hopeful vision for the future to help alleviate fears surrounding rapid technological changes.
- The authors argue that with advancements in AI and gene editing, we could cure numerous genetic diseases and transform healthcare.
- The narrative reveals a perspective that near-future fiction has largely fallen behind the rapid pace of actual technological advancements.
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Transcript
What's up everybody? Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Tom. I'm here with two extraordinary people who hopefully you've seen on Impact Theory as well. But we have Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler who have written a new book called The Future is Faster Than You Think. These guys have collaborated on two other books as well. Absolutely extraordinary. And they've got another one coming out, which maybe they'll talk about on camera. We'll see. But super excited. The new book is absolutely amazing. And as somebody who considers himself somewhat of a junior futurist, I'm really excited to dive into this stuff with you guys. And I wanted to start, like, obviously when you're researching this stuff, there's…
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