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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
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Episodes

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 Doctor...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 55

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...

Jul 13, 202332 minEp. 54

How AI Is Helping Solve Extinction w/ Ben Lamm | EP #53

In this episode, Peter and Ben discuss the possibility of bringing extinct species back to life through Ben’s startup, Colossal. 02:05 | De Extinction: Unveiling Our Future 21:10 | Gene-Swapping for Species Survival 59:32 | The Return of Extinct Species Ben Lamm is a renowned entrepreneur and visionary in technology and AI. With successful startups like Chaotic Moon Studios and Conversable, he has made significant contributions to the industry. As the founder of Hypergiant Industries and Colossa...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 53

Why AI Matters w/ Emad Mostaque | EP #52

In this episode, Peter and Emad discuss the AI revolution, Stability AI as a key player, and how AI and humanity will intertwine. 11:03 | Technology Transforming Creativity 17:01 | Revolutionize Education Through Innovation 23:08 | AI for All: A Human Right 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 ____...

Jun 29, 202332 minEp. 52

AI Expert's Urgent Wake-Up Call : Unveiling the Silent Threat w/ Mo Gawdat | EP #51

In this episode, Peter and Mo discuss the imminent question we’ve all been asking: do we need to save humanity from AI? Are we in danger? 07:11 | A World Aware of AI Dangers 22:56 | The AI Debate: Real Danger? 1:24:33 | Governing Artificial Intelligence 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 forme...

Jun 22, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 51

Oculus Founder On Apple Vision Pro w/ Palmer Luckey | EP #50

In this episode, Peter and Palmer discuss Apple’s Vision Pro, How it will change the future of VR headsets, and Facebook’s response to Apple. 08:32 | The Power of Virtual Reality 32:44 | Innovative User Interfacing 35:26 | Is Facebook's Push On VR Premature? Palmer Luckey is a visionary entrepreneur and inventor known for his groundbreaking contributions to the virtual reality industry. As the founder of Oculus VR, Luckey revolutionized the way we experience immersive digital worlds with the dev...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 50

AI's Moral Dilemma: Are We Building Our Own Nightmare? w/ Dr. Rana el Kaliouby | EP #49

In this episode, Peter and Dr. Rana discuss the correlation between empathy and artificial intelligence, including the ethical implications of AI within emotion recognition. 02:18 | Human Connection and AI: How Can We Leverage Empathy? 09:54 | Ethical AI: An Urgent Discussion 13:47 | What Does AI Mean for Human Relations? Dr. Rana el Kaliouby is a renowned scientist and entrepreneur in the field of artificial emotional intelligence. As the co-founder and CEO of Affectiva, she has revolutionized ...

Jun 17, 202330 minEp. 49

The Realistic Future of AI w/ Brian Keating

In this episode, Peter and Brian discuss asteroids, multiverses, and how AI will impact the universe. Brian Keating is a renowned astrophysicist, cosmologist, inventor, and author. He is a professor at the University of California, San Diego and director of the Arthur C. Clarke Center for the Human Imagination. Keating's groundbreaking research on cosmic microwave background radiation has earned him prestigious awards, and his book "Losing the Nobel Prize" has received critical acclaim. Subscrib...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 48

The Successful Entrepreneur Formula w/ Salim Ismail | EP #47

In this episode, Peter and Salim take a deep dive into Exponential Organizations and how experimentation can help exponentially build a business. You will learn about: 02:52 | The New School Is Surpassing The Old School. 18:50 | Trial & Error Will Give You The Data Necessary To Grow. 29:09 | The Pillars Of Exponential Experimentation. Salim Ismail is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entrepreneur who built and sold his company to Google. He’s been featured in the most promi...

Jun 01, 202335 minEp. 47

How AI Will Change Business Forever w/ Salim Ismail | EP #46

In this episode, Peter and Salim take a deep dive into Exponential Organizations and how to harness the power of AI to your advantage within your business. Salim Ismail is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entrepreneur who built and sold his company to Google. He’s been featured in the most prominent publications such as NYT, Forbes, Fortune, and Bloomberg and has led lectures at the world’s greatest companies and about the future of Tech. Currently, he’s the founder and chairm...

May 31, 202350 minEp. 46

Success Guaranteed: What All Ultra Successful Founders (or Companies) Have in Common w/ Salim Ismail | EP #45

In this episode, Peter and Salim take a deep dive into Exponential Organizations and the driving force behind them: a Massive Transformative Purpose. You will learn about: 13:26 | Why Does MTP Matter? 30:03 | A Change Is Coming, Will You Be Ready? 35:17 | Don't Just Aim For The 10% Go For The Full Potential Of Your Moonshot Salim Ismail is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entrepreneur who built and sold his company to Google. He’s been featured in the most prominent publicatio...

May 26, 202346 minEp. 45

10x Your Business: Why Transitioning From Linear to Exponential is Crucial w/ Salim Ismail | EP#44

In this episode, Peter and Salim take a deep dive into Exponential Organizations, what they are, and why Exponential growth is critical for any business. You will learn about: 00:54 | If You're Not Building Fast, You're Never Going To Make it 16:20 | Technology Simply Isn't Slowing Down, So Start Keeping Up. 26:26 | Chat GTP Will Be A Thing Of The Past Soon Enough Salim Ismail is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entrepreneur who built and sold his company to Google. He’s been ...

May 18, 202334 minEp. 44

A Meditation About the Future | Bonus Episode

In this bonus episode, Peter takes us through a journey of Abundance. A meditation about the future ensues, showing us everything that could come from the exponential technologies we’re witnessing today. You will learn about: 01:18 | What Life Was Like in 1923 05:16 | Creating a Hopeful, Compelling, and Abundant Future Peter Diamandis is a visionary entrepreneur, futurist, and philanthropist known for his groundbreaking work in space exploration, innovation, and exponential technologies. As the ...

May 15, 202314 min

Stopping Police Shootings with Revolutionary Tech w/ Rick Smith | EP #43

In this episode, Peter and Rick discuss Rick’s Moonshot of cutting gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years and his company, Axon. You will learn about: 05:35 | The Story That Began Axon's Journey. 22:47 | Creating A Weapon That Police Want To Choose Over A Firearm. 56:22 | Are Tasers & Electricity Really The Best Non-Lethal Options? Rick Smith, CEO of Axon Enterprise, founded the company in 1993 with a mission to protect life and render bullets obsolete. His dedic...

May 11, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 43

EP#42 What It’s Really Like to Live in Space w/ Anousheh Ansari

In this episode, Peter and Anousheh discuss her journey to space, advice for women entrepreneurs, and Anousheh’s path to leadership at XPRIZE. You will learn about: 17:32 | How Do You Go From Telecommunications To Flying Into Space? 57:21 | Advice for Women Leaders: Break the Mold 1:24:11 |Why Are The World's Billionaires So Scared To Innovate? Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation. Ansari, along with her family, sponsored the organization’s first competition, the Ansari XPRIZE, a ...

May 04, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 42

EP #41 Why You're Not Leading a Healthy Life w/ Dr. Doris Taylor & Dr. Mark Hyman (Q&A)

In this Q&A session during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Dr. Doris Taylor & Dr. Mark Hyman discuss the Ghost Heart, Do’s and Don’ts for a healthy lifestyle, and the profitability of a healthier society. You will learn about: 02:56 | $300 Million & Only 5 Years. Can We Solve Heart Disease? 18:58 | Could A Healthier Society Still Turn A Profit For Healthcare Providers? 28:35 | How Do We Teach The Next Generation That Sugar Is Poison? Doris A. Taylor, Ph.D. is an innovator, scientist...

Apr 27, 202333 minEp. 41

EP #40 No More Waiting on Heart Transplants? w/ Dr. Doris Taylor

In this episode, filmed during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Dr. Doris Taylor and Peter discuss her cure for the #1 disease on the planet, heart disease. No more waiting lists, no big costs; how hard can it be to build a personalized heart for you? You will learn about: 05:26 | Doris' Commitment To Get Rid Of The Waiting List. 10:23 | We Should Build A Heart. How Hard Could It Be? 22:55 | The Lack Of Stem Cells Is The Cause Of Heart Disease & Aging. Doris A. Taylor, PhD is an innovator, s...

Apr 27, 202331 minEp. 40

EP #39 Should We Be Fearful of Artificial Intelligence? The AI Panel w/ Emad Mostaque, Alexandr Wang, and Andrew Ng

In this Ask Me Anything session during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Andrew, Emad, Alexandr, and Peter discuss how the world will change post-A.I explosion, including how to reinvent your business, your skills, and more. You will learn about: 03:39 | How Do We Educate On New Technologies In Our Changing World? 15:22 | Is There Any Industry That AI Will Never Disrupt? 28:27 | Will The First Trillionaire Be Born From The Power Of AI? Emad Mostaque is the Founder and CEO of Stability AI, the com...

Apr 20, 202349 minEp. 39

EP #38 Palmer Luckey's AMA: The Politics of Winning the A.I. Race

In this Ask Me Anything session during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Palmer and Peter discussed how politics can interfere with innovation, where the U.S. stands in the A.I. race, and the importance of having a precise defense program. You will learn about: 01:17 | What Is The Hope For Palmer's Defense Program? 09:30 | Where Does The US Stand Compared To The Rest Of The World? 18:13 | What Will Be The First Big Step Into The Metaverse? Palmer Luckey is an inventor and entrepreneur known for d...

Apr 14, 202325 minEp. 38

EP #37 How The Founder of Oculus Plans to Save America w/ Palmer Luckey

In this episode, during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Palmer and Peter discussed Palmer’s experience with Facebook, turning down $1 Billion dollars and shifting into the military tech industry. You will learn about: 06:40 | The Transition From Gaming To Warfare 20:52 | Have We Already Connected Our Brains To Computers? 32:23 | Quantum Computing VS Quantum Communication Palmer Luckey is an inventor and entrepreneur known for designing the Oculus Rift and founding the company Oculus VR, which w...

Apr 13, 202337 minEp. 37

EP #36 Stability AI Founder: Halting AI Training is Hyper-Critical For Our Security w/ Emad Mostaque

In this episode, Emad and Peter hop onto Twitter Spaces to discuss the latest petition to halt AI training, if language models will lead to AGI, and what could happen if the power of AI is abused. You will learn about: 20:08 | Should We Be Slowing The Development Of AI? 44:36 | How Do We Stop People From Abusing The Power Of AI? 59:28 | Is There A Competition With AI Across Economies? Emad Mostaque is the CEO and Founder of Stability AI, a company funding the development of open-source music- an...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 36

EP #35 AI & GPT-4 Revolutionize Education w/ Sal Khan

In this episode, during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Sal and Peter discussed the opportunities AI can bring to education, Khan Academy’s new AI-powered guide, and the future of education systems across the globe. You will learn about: 02:21 | Chat GPT-4 Collaboration With Khan Academy. 09:08 | Virtual Learning Isn't A Research Issue; It's An Engineering Issue. 16:22 | Khan Academy: Changing Lives Across The World. Sal Khan is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit that provides fre...

Mar 30, 202325 minEp. 35

EP #34 The Mindset That Extends Your Life w/ Steven Kotler

In this episode, Steven and Peter discuss the importance of a positive mindset in order to live longer, the science behind aging, and the effects of different mindsets on healthspan. You will learn about: 07:36 | Age Is Just A Number It Can't Define Your Limits. 49:27 | Science Fiction Is Slowly Becoming Science Fact. 1:18:39 | A Growth Mindset Vs. A Fixed Mindset. Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research C...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 34

EP #33 The Entrepreneur Mindset w/ Dan Sullivan

In this episode, Dan and Peter discuss their own entrepreneurial journey, how to be a successful entrepreneur, and the process of building a business. You will learn about: 14:57 | Cash Flow Is Critical 31:56 | Follow Your Interests When Investing 51:07 | Entrepreneurship Is One Of The Highest Forms Of Creativity Dan Sullivan is the Founder & President of Strategic Coach Inc. He has over 40 years of experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepre...

Mar 16, 202354 minEp. 33

EP #32 Why Cryptocurrency Is Still Relevant in 2023 w/ Bill Barhydt

In this episode, Bill and Peter discuss the basics of crypto, how to get involved in the crypto world, and how the banking system will evolve. You will learn about: 21:09 | The 101 of Cryptocurrency 50:51 | Building Confidence In A System That Is Fully On The Internet. 1:20:17 | What Will Be The Tipping Point When Crypto Takes Over? Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra, an all-in-one mobile wallet that allows its customers to buy, sell, trade, store, and borrow cryptocurrency. Barhydt is ...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 32

EP #31 The Truth About Overpopulation w/ Dr. Marian L. Tupy & Dr. Gale L. Pooley

In this episode, Marian, Gale, and Peter discuss the meaning of SuperAbundance, how the world is the best it’s ever been, and go over a variety of different commodities that have become increasingly cheaper and accessible to the worldwide population. You will learn about: 10:16 | Everything is becoming abundantly cheaper. 35:16 | Will we be overpopulated, or will we be underpopulated? 53:36 | Screw the good old days! Dr. Marian L. Tupy is the editor of HumanProgress.org, and the co-author of Ten...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 31

EP #30 Venture Capital in 2023 w/ Dakin Sloss

In this episode, Dakin and Peter discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how to build a successful company and the power of venture capital for the economy. You will learn about: 04:37 | The story of Prime Movers Lab 22:25 | The 'do's & don'ts' for new entrepreneurs. 35:47 | Ambitious Vs. Conservative: creating balance for your company. Dakin Sloss is a venture capitalist, founder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder and General Partner of Prime Movers Lab, a VC startup that’s be...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 30

EP #29 The Secret to a Long, Healthy Life w/ Dr. Mark Hyman

In this episode, Mark and Peter discuss the principles of longevity, the importance of muscle mass, and why sugar is poison. You will learn about: 18:48 | What Are the principles of longevity: lifestyle, diet, or mindset? 38:17 | Mark Hyman explains the hallmarks of aging. 1:18:23 | Humanity's past may hold the key to healing ourselves today. Dr. Mark Hyman is a leading expert in the field of Functional Medicine. He is a 14-time New York Times bestselling author, the founder, and director of The...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 29

EP #28 The State of America (Live Twitter Spaces AMA) w/ Anthony Scaramucci

In this episode, Anthony and Peter dive into Twitter Spaces to discuss the economy's state, education's future, passion-born careers, and more. Anthony Scaramucci is the Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of SkyBridge, a global investment firm, and SALT, an international venture studio. He also briefly served as the White House Communications Director in 2017. Check out Anthony’s podcast, Open Book . You will learn about: 22:44 | Advice for a 20-year-old 47:30 | Restructuring the education ...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 28

EP #27 Black Holes, Exoplanets, and other Webb Telescope Discoveries w/ Amber Straughn (NASA Astrophysicist)

In this episode, Amber and Peter discuss the 25-year journey of bringing the James Webb Space Telescope to life; they dive into space theory and the future possibilities with the JWST and answer the question, “are we the first sentient beings in the universe?” You will learn about: 09:34 | What It's Like Strapping $10 Billion Onto An Explosive Rocket. 44:01 | Are We The First Sentient Beings In The Universe? 58:23 | The Stars That Brought Amber Straughn To Tears. Dr. Amber Straughn is an astroph...

Feb 02, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 27
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