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Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

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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

Episodes

An AI Conversation for Everyday People w/ Will.i.am & Van Jones | EP #154

In this episode, Will.i.am, Van Jones, and Peter discuss what the Make Wakanda Real campaign stands for, how technology is changing lives across the globe, and the state of legacy media. Recorded on Feb 22nd, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Will.i.am is a globally recognized artist, entrepreneur, and innovator at the intersection of music, technology, and philanthropy. As the founder of FYI, i.am+, and co-founder of Amuse, he pioneers AI-driven platforms ...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 59 min

AGI Is Here You Just Don’t Realize It Yet w/ Mo Gawdat & Salim Ismail | EP #153

In this episode, Mo, Peter, and Salim discuss AGI, how to adapt to an AI-driven world, the future of jobs, and more. Recorded on Feb 18th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Mo Gawdat is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X]. He is best known for his work on happiness and technology, which includes his bestselling books. His notable works include Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy (2017), Scary Smart: The Fu...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 39 min

The Man Who Invented Prompt Engineering on AI, AGI & The Future of Humanoids w/ Richard Socher & Salim Ismail | EP #152

In this episode of WTF is Happening in Tech, Richard, Salim, and Peter discuss the latest news in tech and AI, including the LLM war, Grok’s update, and more. Recorded on Feb 24th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Richard Socher is the founder and CEO of you.com and co-founder and managing partner of AIX Ventures. Richard previously served as the Chief Scientist and EVP at Salesforce. Before that, Richard was the CEO/CTO of AI startup MetaMind, acquired by...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 14 min

Achieve Peak Creativity: Merging Flow States with AI Technology w/ Steven Kotler | EP #151

In this episode, Steven and Peter discuss the role AI will play in creativity and the science behind being creative. Recorded on Jan 6th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Steven Kotler, Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, is a New York Times bestselling author and leading expert on human performance. He has authored 11 bestsellers, including The Art of Impossible, The Rise of Superman, Bold, and Abundance with his work translated into over ...

Feb 23, 20252 hr 15 min

AI Leaders Reveal the Next Wave of AI Breakthroughs (At FII Miami 2025) | EP #150

In this episode, Peter is joined by a panel of leaders in the “ TRANSFORMING BUSINESS WITH AI: OPPORTUNITY OR OVERLOAD” at the Miami FII Conference to discuss how AI will impact every industry. This includes: Prem Akkaraju, CEO, Stability AI Ramin Hasani, Co-Founder & CEO, Liquid AI Jack Hidary, CEO, SandboxAQ Jim Keller, CEO, Tenstorrent Alexander Sukharevsky, Senior Partner & Managing Partner, QuantumBlack, AI, McKinsey & Company Recorded on Feb 20th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financ...

Feb 20, 202531 min

AI Biohacking Breakthroughs: Transform Your Health with Gary Brecka's Top Strategies | EP #149

In this episode, Gary and Peter discuss the most important bio hacks people should know and cover a list of health tech gadgets they have at home and use daily to live longer. Recorded on Jan 23rd, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Gary Brecka is a renowned human biologist, biohacker, and longevity expert with over two decades of experience optimizing human performance and advancing functional medicine. As the Co-Founder and Chief Human Biologist of 10X Hea...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 149

Ray Dalio on AI, Job Loss & the Future of the Economy | #EP 148

In this episode, Ray and Peter discuss the changing world order, China vs. the USA, and Ray’s thoughts on the future of the US. Recorded on Feb 3rd, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Ray Dalio is a renowned investor, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist who founded Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, managing approximately $130 billion in assets as of 2022. While no longer actively managing Bridgewater, Dalio remains influential, servi...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 45 minEp. 148

Leading Stem Cell Expert: Stem Cells 101 - The Future of Medicine w/ Robert Hariri | EP #147

In this episode, Bob and Peter discuss Stem Cells 101, why it’s not available in America, and the importance of stem cell treatment for humanity. Recorded on Nov 21st, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Dr. Robert Hariri is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of Celularity, Inc., a leader in human cellular therapeutics developing placental stem cell-based therapies for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. A distinguished surgeon, scientist, and entr...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 147

DeepSeek vs. Open AI - The State of AI w/ Emad Mostaque & Salim Ismail | EP #146

In this episode, Emad, Salim, and Peter discuss the recent DeepSeek news, the China vs. USA AI race, and what Emad has been working on. Recorded on Jan 29th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Emad is the founder of Intelligent Internet and the former CEO and Co-Founder of Stability AI, a company funding the development of open-source music- and image-generating systems such as Dance Diffusion, Stable Diffusion, and Stable Video 3D. Salim Ismail is a serial ...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 146

How the New Administration Will Impact Crypto, AI & Tech Globally w/ Ben Horowitz & Salim Ismail | EP #145

In this episode, Ben, Peter, and Salim discuss recent tech, AI, robotics, and crypto news and what the new administration means for tech enthusiasts. Recorded on Jan 23rd, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Ben Horowitz is a prominent businessman, investor, author, and technology entrepreneur who has played a pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley. In 1999, he co-founded Loudcloud, which evolved into Opsware, an enterprise software company acquired by Hewlet...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 145

The Wildfire Crisis: The Causes, Consequences, and Solutions w/ Steven Kotler | EP #144

In this episode, Steven and Peter discuss the damages caused by the LA wildfires, how to prevent them, and the chemical air and water fallout. Recorded on Jan 19th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 19:57 | The Role of Insurance and Government 36:14 | Technological Advances in Fire Prevention 47:14 | The Environmental Fallout Post-Wildfire Steven Kotler, Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, is a New York Times bestselling author and leading e...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 144

The New Administration Means Major Change for Crypto, AI & Tech w/ Salim Ismail | EP #143

In this episode, Peter and Salim discuss their predictions for the new Administration, CES 2025 breakthroughs, the launch of Blue Origin, and more. Recorded on Jan 19th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice 37:01 | The Quest for AGI and Its Implications 44:38 | The Future of Energy Production 56:39 | The Rise of Humanoid Robots Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Fo...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 143

She Left Google to Build Tech That Could Save Millions w/ Mary Lou Jepsen | EP #142

In this episode, Mary Lou and Peter discuss how Openwater is using AI and exponential technology to cure strokes, Mary Lou’s trajectory in big tech companies, and how technology has the power to democratize healthcare for humanity. Recorded on Dec 4th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 11:53 | The Birth of Open Water 21:04 | The Future of Medical Technology 01:01:31 | Open Source Revolution in Healthcare Mary Lou Jepsen is a renowned technologist, inventor,...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 142

Salesforce Founder Gives the Truth on AI Agents w/ Marc Benioff | EP #141

In this episode, Marc and Peter discuss how AI agents will take over the labor force and complement humans at work and beyond. Recorded on Jan 14th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Marc Benioff is Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder of Salesforce, a global leader in cloud computing and the largest enterprise applications company in the world. Under his leadership, Salesforce has grown into a Fortune 150 company, recognized for innovation and it...

Jan 16, 202559 minEp. 141

Neil deGrasse Tyson on Understanding Our Current Reality (XPRIZE Visioneering) | EP #140

In this episode, recorded at XPRIZE Visioneering, Neil and Peter discuss all the exponential discoveries that have launched humanity forward. Recorded on Oct 24th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 12:53 | The Power of Scientific Analysis 39:56 | The Exponential Leap in Aviation 01:06:01 | Future Predictions: A Glimpse Ahead Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator, best known for making complex scientific concepts...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 140

Bitcoin vs. Stocks: What’s the Smarter Investment? (AMA) w/ Salim Ismail | EP #139

In this episode, Peter and Salim answer questions from X about investing strategies, traveling to Mars, the AGI takeover, and more. Recorded on Dec 16th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice 04:45 | The Future of Space Exploration 09:55 | Brain-Computer Interfaces and Human Enhancement 35:17 | The Impact of AI on Warfare Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding ...

Dec 23, 202439 minEp. 139

Elon vs. OpenAI: The Battle Over For-Profit AI w/ Salim Ismail | EP #138

In this episode, Peter and Salim discuss the Elon vs. OpenAI battle, whether AI should be for-profit, and the millions of investments being poured into AI. Recorded on Dec 19th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice 06:51 | The OpenAI Controversy 19:30 | The Future of AI and Control 32:15 | The Role of the US in Global AI Development Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is t...

Dec 20, 202455 minEp. 138

What’s Coming in 2025? Bitcoin, Robots, Space Exploration & the AI Revolution w/ Salim Ismail | EP #137

In this episode, Peter and Salim discuss their 2025 predictions for tech, AI, EVs, Humanoid Robots, and more. Recorded on Dec 16th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice 11:09 | Bitcoin's Future and Its Role in Investment 20:40 | Predictions for AI and AGI in 2025 35:17 | The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Execu...

Dec 19, 202439 minEp. 137

Should AI Be Open-Sourced? The Debate That Will Shape Everything w/ Mark Surman | EP #136

In this episode, Mark and Peter discuss why Open-Source is the future of AI, and how established companies should be thinking of AI. Recorded on Oct 15th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Mark Surman serves as the President of the Mozilla Foundation. As President of Mozilla, he leads efforts to build a more open, equitable, and trustworthy internet, focusing on advancing ethical AI through initiatives like Mozilla.ai, a commercial AI R&D lab, and Mozil...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 136

Returning to the Office Won’t Work in the Age of AI - Jack Hidary & Nadia Harhen | EP #135

In this episode, Jack and Peter discuss the future of work and whether returning to the office or working from home will be more successful in the age of AI. Recorded on Dec 7th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Jack Hidary is a leading entrepreneur and visionary at the forefront of AI and quantum technology as the CEO of SandboxAQ, raising over $500m in funding. He is the author of forthcoming book AI or Die and the influential textbook; Quantum Computing...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 135

Ex-Google China President on How China Is Shaping the Future of AI w/ Kai-Fu Lee | EP #134

In this episode, Kai-Fu and Peter discuss 01.AI’s growth, Chinese entrepreneurship, and how open-source AI can impact the world. Recorded on Oct 19th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Kai-Fu Lee is the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, a venture capital firm he founded in 2009 that manages over $2 billion in assets and focuses on fostering the next generation of Chinese high-tech companies. In 2023, Lee launched 01.AI, a startup that built AI applic...

Dec 05, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 134

The Future of Medicine: How AI Can Transform Healthcare for Billions (FII Panel) | EP #133

In this episode, Peter is joined by a panel of leaders in the health industry, discussing how AI will forever change our healthcare system. Recorded on Oct 30th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Including: Will Ahmed (CEO, Whoop) Amir Dan Rubin (Founder, Healthier Capital) Dr. Mehmet Öz (Founder, HealthCorps, and, award-winning TV host) Dr. Jim Tananbaum (Founder, Forsite Capital) Learn more about the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII): https://f...

Nov 28, 202435 min

Anthony Scaramucci: Elon, DOGE & America’s Fate Under New Leadership (w/ Salim Ismail) | EP #132

In this episode, Peter, Salim, and Anthony discuss the future of the Department of Government Efficiency, how long Elon will last in the White House, and how the new Administration should handle Bitcoin. Recorded on Nov 20th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice 10:37 | The Path to Solving Debt 33:10 | Bitcoin Set to Reach $1M by 2030 52:03 | Gold vs Bitcoin: Who Wins? Anthony Scaramucci is an American financier who briefly served as the White House Director of...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 132

The Stats Traditional Media Will Never Show You | EP #131

Filmed at Abundance Platinum 2024, Peter shares his views on the world and his promising vision of Abundance. This is the real news the world needs to see. Recorded on Oct 13th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Learn more about Abundance360: https://www.abundance360.com/ _____________ 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: Blog _____________ Conn...

Nov 14, 202444 minEp. 131

Top Minds in AI Explain What’s Coming After GPT-4o | EP #130

In this episode, Peter is joined by leaders in the "BEYOND GPT MODELS — WHAT IS THE DECADE AHEAD?" panel at the 8th FII Summit to discuss how AI will impact industries beyond large language models. This includes: Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman & CEO, Sinovation Ventures, CEO, 01.AI Richard Socher, CEO & Founder, you.com, Co-Founder & Managing Director, AIX Ventures Prem Akkaraju, CEO, Stability AI Recorded on Oct 30th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Learn more...

Nov 12, 202425 minEp. 130

Elon’s Predictions For the Future: AI, Free Energy, and More | EP #129

In this episode filmed at the FII8 Summit, Peter and Elon discuss Elon’s predictions for AI, if AI will be good for humanity, humans on Mars, and more. Recorded on Oct 29th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Elon Musk is a businessman, founder, investor, and CEO. He co-founded PayPal, Neuralink, and OpenAI; founded SpaceX, and is the CEO of Tesla and the Chairman of X. Learn more about the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII): https://fii-institute....

Nov 08, 202422 minEp. 129

What the Election Results Mean for Emerging Tech w/ Salim Ismail | EP #128

In this episode, Peter and Salim discuss the future of tech with a Trump White House and how the new administration should handle disruptive technologies. Recorded on Nov 6th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 03:47 | The Future of Currency: Bitcoin 47:22 | The Future of Work: UBI & AI 59:57 | Rethinking Democracy in the AI Era Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is th...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 128

The Future of AI: Leaders from TikTok, Google & More Weigh In (FII Panel) | EP #127

In this episode, Peter is joined by a panel of leaders in the “ Third Board of Changemakers: AI” at the 8th FII Conference to discuss how AI will impact every industry. This includes: Shou Chew, CEO, TikTok Jack Hidary, CEO, SandboxAQ Benjamin Horowitz, Co-Founder & General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz Travis Kalanick, CEO, CSS/Cloud Kitchens Ruth Porat, President & CIO, Alphabet & Google Jay Puri, EVP, Worldwide Field Operations, Nvidia Eric Schmidt, Co-founder with his wife, Wendy, Schmidt Sci...

Nov 06, 202445 minEp. 127

I'm Working with OpenAI to Make Work Better for Humans w/ Arianna Huffington | EP #126

In this episode, Arianna and Peter discuss the state of the current healthcare system, how to fix it, and what big corporations are getting wrong about well-being incentives. Recorded on October 21st, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 05:02 | Scientific Advice for Entrepreneurs 36:17 | The Power of a Reset 01:01:38 | AI's Future Depends on Humanity Arianna Huffington is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, a company focused on ending burnout and improving ...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 126

The Man Who Predicted AGI Decades Ago w/ Ray Kurzweil | EP #125

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: Blog Learn more about Abundance360: https://www.abundance360.com/ _____________ In this episode, Ray and Peter discuss 2025 predictions, Job loss in the coming years, and Ray’s thoughts on nanotech taking over the world. Recorded on Oct 18th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 12:44 | AGI Predictions Prove Con...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 125
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