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Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

PHD Ventureswww.diamandis.com
Tracking the future of technology and how it impacts humanity. Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is a founder, investor, advisor, and best-selling author. Join Peter on his mission to uplift humanity through technology. Follow Peter on X - https://x.com/PeterDiamandis
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Episodes

Emerging Situation: Anthropic's Global Pause, Recursive Self-Improvement Arrives, and AI Personhood Arrives | EP #263

In this episode, the mates discuss Anthropic’s recursive self-improvement and recent admission. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures D...

Jun 08, 20261 hr 8 min

Anthropic Files $965B IPO, Trump Signs AI Executive Order, and ChatGPT Crosses 1B Users | EP #262

In this episode, the mates discuss the Anthropic IPO filing, Trump signing the AI Executive Order, and more. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc ) Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified – My...

Jun 06, 20262 hr 5 min

Why AGI Is Close but Not Here Yet | Ray Kurzweil | EP #261

In this episode, the mates and Steven Kotler sit down with Ray Kurzweil to discuss AGI, the future, and more. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Ray Kurzweil is an American inventor and futurist best known for his pioneering work in optical character recognition and his predictions regarding the technological singularity. Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder o...

Jun 03, 20261 hr 34 min

Opus 4.8 Beats GPT 5.5, the $220B OpenAI Foundation, and Hassabis’s 2029 AGI Prediction | EP #260

In this episode, the mates discuss Opus 4.8, The OpenAI Foundation, Demis Hassabis' views on AGI, AI extremism on the rise, and more. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is t...

Jun 01, 20261 hr 44 min

Pope Leo vs. AI, GPT 5.5 Beats Claude, and Sam Altman Walks Back Job Apocalypse | EP #259

This episode is a sprawling Moonshots roundup with three big pillars: AI governance and religion, AI’s impact on jobs and entrepreneurship, and a moon/space-compute future centered on SpaceX, Starlink, and Tesla. Education survey: Moonshots.com/survey Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Ventu...

May 30, 20261 hr 49 min

The Organizational Singularity: AI-Proof Your Company | EP #258

This episode is a deep dive on the “organizational singularity”: how AI agents, AI-native workflows, and recursive self-improvement will restructure companies much faster than traditional hierarchy can adapt. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity F...

May 26, 20261 hr 3 min

SpaceX’ $75B+ Historic IPO, GPT 5.5 Outperforms Polymarket, and AI Solves 80 yr old math problem | EP #257

In this episode, the Moonshot mates discuss SpaceX's record-breaking IPO filing and its growing ties to Anthropic, OpenAI's AI model disproving a decades-old Erdős conjecture in mathematics, and GPT-5.5 beating prediction markets at forecasting. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - ⁠https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends⁠ Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin is the founder &am...

May 23, 20261 hr 53 min

Google I/O 2026, Karpathy Joins Anthropic, and Cerebras’ $95B IPO | EP #256

In this episode, the mates welcome Andrew Feldman, Co-founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems, and discuss several tech news such as Google’s I/O comeback, the jury verdict in Elon Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit, Anthropic’s accelerating enterprise momentum, and a long interview with Andrew Feldman of Cerebras after its major IPO. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A36...

May 21, 20262 hr 24 min

Anthropic Partners With SpaceX AI, Leopold's $5.5B Bet, and the Singularity Economy | EP #255

This episode is a dense AI-and-abundance conversation about Anthropic’s explosive growth, compute shortages, SpaceX becoming a hyperscaler, Google’s orbital data-center ambitions, OpenAI’s super-app strategy, Claude’s legal and small-business “unhobbling,” and a long segment on UAP/UFO disclosure. It also weaves in alignment, privacy, AI personhood, and the idea that the singularity may become visible in space before it does on Earth. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https...

May 16, 20262 hr 12 min

Google's Record Quarter, the White House Intervenes, and GPT 5.5 Silently Matches Mythos | EP 254

In this episode, the mates welcome Blitzy CEO Brian Elliott to discuss Google’s blowout AI-driven earnings, White House model vetting, Pentagon deals with frontier labs, compute scarcity, the rise of private-equity-led enterprise AI, ocean and space data centers, OpenAI’s changing cloud strategy and delayed IPO talk, AGI definitions, AI risk/insurance, and the growing role of AI in GDP and infrastructure. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends...

May 09, 20262 hr 9 min

Demis Hassabis on AGI, Robots Scale Production, and Elon’s $1T Mars-Shot Comp | EP #253

This episode features a dynamic panel discussion on exponential technologies, AI advancements, robotics, and the future of humanity. Experts explore the implications of AI, robotics, biotech, and societal shifts, offering insights into what the next decade holds for innovation and civilization. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Steven Kotler is a New...

May 07, 20261 hr 35 min

Google Invests $40B Into Anthropic, GPT 5.5 Drops, and Google Cloud Dominates | EP #252

In this episode, the mates explore the rapid advancements in AI, the global AI race, new models like Kimi K 2.6 and GPT 5.5, and the implications for privacy, security, and the future of technology. The mates discuss the future of work, AI regulation, and transformative biomedical breakthroughs. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the f...

May 04, 20262 hr 20 min

David Sinclair: The GLP-1 Side Effect No One Talks About, What AI Found in His Lab, and Reversing Blindness | Q&A EP #251

This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at https://www.abundance360.com/ This Q&A is about longevity, and especially how David Sinclair sees AI speeding up drug discovery, biological-age reversal, and the future of healthspan. It also covers GLP-1s, telomeres, genetics, muscle preservation, hormone replacement, indoor environment, and the role of mindset in aging well. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Pete...

Apr 28, 202627 min

David Sinclair on the Longevity Pill, Age Reversal Timelines, and Updated Protocols | EP #250

This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at https://www.abundance360.com/ In this insightful interview, Dr. David Sinclair discusses groundbreaking advancements in longevity research, including epigenetic reprogramming trials, the potential for extending human lifespan, and accessible therapies. He shares his personal protocols and the future of anti-aging science, emphasizing the importance of innovation and community support. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before...

Apr 27, 202633 min

Iran's AI Supply Chain Threat, Claude vs. SaaS, and Elon's $60B Cursor Bet | EP #249

In this episode, the mates center on the Iran oil shock as a broader system shock, Anthropic’s Claude Design and the “unhobbled” frontier-lab threat to vertical software, the AI job transition, UAP disclosure, the power and geopolitics of data centers, China’s solar and robotics push, and the future of entrepreneurship and agency. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, Z...

Apr 23, 20262 hr 35 min

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

The discussion delves into Anthropic's Opus 4.7, examining its features, new prompt-centric controls, and the implications for AI alignment. The hosts cover the Stanford AI Index 2026, revealing public distrust and global AI dynamics. They also tackle the social backlash against AI, including physical attacks, data center bans, and the significant impact on youth employment, emphasizing entrepreneurship. Speculative futures like AI-controlled retail, Jack Dorsey's organizational singularity, the Amazon-Starlink satellite race, and the profound ethical and societal questions surrounding human speciation, immortality, BCIs, and digital uploads are also explored.

Apr 18, 20262 hr 12 min

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

This episode is about AI agents, OpenAI and Anthropic competition, the future of work, energy breakthroughs, Bitcoin and quantum risk, biotech, and humanoid robots. Post from Elon Musk on X mentioned in the episode: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2042090236206063966?s=46 Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blu...

Apr 14, 20262 hr 12 min

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

In this episode, the mates dive into AI agents, Anthropic and OpenAI competition, AI economics and jobs, quantum risk to Bitcoin, energy breakthroughs, biotech deals, and humanoid robotics. Read the Wall Street Journal article mentioned in the episode: "These AI Whiz Kids Dropped Out of College and Got Investors to Pay Their Bills" Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ...

Apr 11, 20262 hr 29 min

How AI Is Bringing Extinct Animals Back (And What Comes Next) | Ben Lamm (Colossal) | EP #245

This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at https://www.abundance360.com/ This interview explores the groundbreaking work of Colossal in synthetic biology, de-extinction, and AI integration. Colossal CEO Ben Lamm explains how the company is revolutionizing biodiversity preservation, tackling plastic pollution, and creating living products with immense potential. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Ben Lamm is Co-f...

Apr 07, 202636 min

Uber’s Robotaxi Playbook, the End of Human Driving & $10B Bet on Robots | Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber CEO) | EP #244

This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at https://www.abundance360.com/ This episode is a Q&A with Dara Khosrowshahi at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit, where Uber’s CEO answers questions from the audience about autonomy, flying cars, insurance, labor, and the future of mobility. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber and former CEO of Expedia Group Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is t...

Apr 02, 202631 min

Uber CEO on Winning the Robotaxi Race, the End of Car Ownership, and Uber’s Next $1 Trillion Bet | Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber CEO) | 243

This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at https://www.abundance360.com/ Dara Khosrowshahi joins to discuss the RoboTaxi race, Uber’s hybrid strategy for autonomy, and how self-driving tech could reshape mobility, delivery, and city life. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber and former CEO of Expedia Group Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University...

Mar 31, 202634 min

Elon's $5 Trillion Bet, the End of Human Drivers, and Chamath's Market Warning | EP #242

In this episode, the mates discuss Elon’s TeraFab: 1 terawatt/year chip factory (50x global AI compute), CyberCab fleets crushing rideshares, eVTOLs redesigning cities, garages-to-gyms real estate pivot, and moon disassembly for Dyson swarms amid robotaxi abundance. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin...

Mar 26, 20262 hr 11 min

Eric Schmidt: Singularity's Arrival, the 92-Gigawatt Problem, and Recursive Self-Improvement Timelines | 241

This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at a360.com Eric Schmidt ignites Abundance Summit 2026: AI's reasoning boom crushes code (20-80 human split), scaling laws unbound, orbital data centers, China's robot edge, energy/power crunches, recursive self-improvement asymptote, and steering ASI to American values amid geopolitical races. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XP...

Mar 24, 202644 min

NVIDIA's $1 Trillion Prediction, Anthropic Beats OpenAI, Tesla vs. TSMC & The CS Job Collapse | 240

Mates recap Nvidia GTC madness - Jensen's $1T revenue blitz fueling robots, robocabs, orbital fabs, and NemoClaw - while unpacking OpenClaw's GitHub supernova, Anthropic's enterprise crush on OpenAI, Elon's TerraFab TSMC-killer, and inference deflation exploding abundance. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave ...

Mar 21, 20262 hr 18 min

Elon Musk: Optimus 3 Is Coming, Recursive Self-Improvement Is Already Here, and the Singularity | #239

Elon Musk provides insights into the accelerating pace of AI, including recursive self-improvement and Grok's capabilities, predicting a future where AI vastly exceeds human intelligence and solves major problems like healthcare. He forecasts a 10x economic expansion within a decade, driven by robotics like Optimus 3 and leading to universal high income and the eventual irrelevance of traditional currency. Musk also touches on humanity's expansion to the moon and Mars, and the profound societal shifts brought by advanced AI and bioengineering.

Mar 17, 202624 min

Meta Buys Moltbook, GPT 5.4, and Fruitfly Brain Upload | Moonshots Live at The Abundance Summit 238

Recorded live at the Abundance Summit, this episode explores the groundbreaking advancements in AI, including GPT 5.4's ability to solve research-level math problems and the first-ever fruit fly brain upload. The discussion delves into the economic implications of AI, such as job disruption, the changing value of capital, and the rise of AI agents. It also emphasizes the critical need for a positive vision of the future, advocating for initiatives like the Future Vision X Prize over dystopian narratives.

Mar 17, 20261 hr 33 min

Andrew Yang: UBI Before UHI, Solving Job Loss, and the Future of Work | #236

This episode features Andrew Yang debating Universal Basic Income (UBI) versus Universal High Income (UHI) in the age of AI and robotics, emphasizing rapid job displacement and a dysfunctional political system. The discussion explores pathways to UBI, from philanthropic billionaires to reforming the primary process, and delves into AI's impact on education, real estate, and human relationships. Ultimately, the episode contrasts dystopian outcomes with a Star Trek-like future, where AI could eradicate poverty and foster a multivariate economy centered on human flourishing.

Mar 07, 20261 hr 42 min

Financializing Super Intelligence, Amazon's $50B Late Fee | #235

The hosts explore the accelerating world of AI, from Amazon's massive bet on OpenAI and Anthropic's revised safety stance to the emergence of autonomous companies and the challenge of global AI regulation. They discuss the profound impact of AI on various industries, including the "SAS Pocalypse," and the entrepreneurial opportunities arising from democratized compute. The episode also highlights breakthroughs in gene therapy, the burgeoning longevity market, and the rapid deployment of robotics and EVTOLs, concluding with an AMA covering AI's intent, governance, and Apple's role.

Mar 05, 20262 hr 17 min

Anthropic vs. The Pentagon, Claude Outpaces ChatGPT, and Consulting Gets Replaced | #234

The hosts explore the accelerating pace of AI, highlighting Anthropic's explosive growth and its ethical standoff with the Pentagon over AI safeguards. They discuss geopolitical implications from India's AI summit to China's open-weight models, and the profound societal shifts AI is triggering, including job displacement and the transformation of industries like consulting and cybersecurity. The episode also touches on cutting-edge developments in biotech, robotics, and the ongoing debate around AI governance and its impact on human civilization.

Mar 02, 20262 hr 10 min
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