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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

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 M...

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...

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 i...

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,...

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

The World-Changing Technology Everyone Is Missing w/ Jack Hidary | EP #124

In this episode, Jack and Peter discuss how Quantum can become a business and current use cases of Quantum through AQMed, AQNav, and AQtive Guard. Recorded on Oct 4th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 10:05 | Quantum Sensors for Earth Navigation 28:56 | New Quantum Technology in Hospitals 42:02 | The Future of Quantum Computing Jack Hidary is a leading entrepreneur and visionary at the forefront of AI and quantum technology as the CEO of SandboxAQ, raising...

Oct 17, 202453 minEp. 124

How Quantum & AI Will Shape the World’s Future w/ Jack Hidary | EP #123

In this episode, Jack and Peter discuss LQMs which are the next stage of AI beyond LLMs. LQMs are growing in applications in the biggest parts of the economy. Jack and Peter then talk about the synergy of bringing AI and quantum together for global impact. Recorded on Oct 1st, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 01:57 | The Future of AI and Quantum 31:41 | The Intersection of AI and Brain Imaging 01:04:46 | Decoding the Mysteries of Quantum Jack Hidary is a l...

Oct 10, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 123

How a $10M Bet Made Civilian Spaceflight a Reality w/ Anousheh Ansari, Gregg Maryniak, and Erik Lindbergh | EP #122

In this episode, Anousheh, Gregg, Erik, and Peter discuss the history of XPRIZE, how they made civilian space flight possible, and celebrate 30 years since they started this journey and 20 years since the first XPRIZE was awarded. Recorded on August 18th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 09:37 | A Revolutionary Space Vision 01:39:07 | The Nine-Year Battle for Innovation 02:35:25 | A First for Commercial Spacefligh Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of XPRIZE, the ...

Oct 04, 20243 hr 31 minEp. 122

Billionaire Naveen Jain Reveals How AI Will Change Medicine Forever | EP #121

In this episode, Peter and Naveen discuss the future of healthcare, how AI will revolutionize our health, and how to raise Moonshot kids. Recorded on July 22nd, 2024 Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 05:04 | The Cost of Chronic Diseases 38:14 | India's Healthcare and Education Revolution 01:17:32 | The Rise of Robot Surgeons Naveen is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. As the founder of Vio...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 121

How I am Reversing My Skins Aging With Peptides w/ Carolina Reis Oliveira | EP #120

In this episode, Carolina and Peter discuss what truly causes our skin to age, the science behind Oneskin, and Carolina’s skincare routine. Recorded on Aug 14th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 04:34 | Reversing Skin Aging with Science 25:23 | Fighting Aging with Cellular Senescence 42:59 | The Importance of Sunscreen Every Day Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD, is the Co-Founder and CEO of OneSkin. With a background in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, an...

Sep 19, 202453 minEp. 120

Neil deGrasse Tyson - Are We Alone On Earth? The Truth About Aliens, UFOs, and Life on Mars | EP #118

In this episode, Neil and Peter discuss recent AI, Space, and UFO news, including the stranded astronauts, the Bezos vs. Musk space race, when humans will move to Mars, and more. Recorded on Sept 3rd, 2024 Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 19:50 | The Geopolitics of Space Travel 43:15 | Life on Mars: A Real Possibility? 01:08:40 | The Truth Behind UFO Sightings Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator best known for mak...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 118

The Company Competing With Amazon for Instant Delivery w/ Keller Rinaudo Cliffton | EP #117

In this episode, Keller and Peter discuss the future of drone delivery, how to use geographic arbitrage as an entrepreneur, and the story behind Zipline. Recorded on July 23rd, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 02:47 | Zipline's Journey to $4 Billion 23:06 | Revolutionizing Blood Logistics in Rwanda 59:42 | Revolutionary Teleportation Technology Near Completion Keller Clifton is a leading robotics entrepreneur and co-founder of Zipline, a drone delivery com...

Aug 29, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 117

The Man Taking on Tesla in the Race for Humanoid Robots w/ Brett Adcock | EP #116

In this episode, Brett and Peter discuss Figure’s 2nd generation Humanoid Robot, Figure’s collaboration with OpenAI, how Humanoid Robots will impact jobs, and more. Recorded on Aug 13th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 02:16 | Company Unveils New Humanoid Robot 36:26 | The Future of Robots and Work-Life Balance 48:24 | China's Robotic Revolution is Coming Brett Adcock is an American technology entrepreneur and the founder of Figure , an AI robotics compan...

Aug 22, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 116

AI Hype Vs. Reality 2024 - The State of Emerging Technologies w/ Salim Ismail | EP #115

In this episode, Salim and Peter dive into all news regarding AI, Bitcoin, robotics, and biotech, including Neuralink, Figure 02, AGI, and more. Recorded on Aug 14th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 19:20 | The Race for AI Dominance 44:27 | The Future of Jobs with AI 01:31:58 | Robots Take Over Workforce? Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive ...

Aug 16, 20241 hr 49 minEp. 115

Humanoid Robots, the Job Market & Mass Automation - The Current State of AI w/ Emad Mostaque | EP #114

In this episode, Emad and Peter discuss Emad’s new paper, “How to Think About AI,” and the necessary steps the world needs to take to ensure AI safety. Recorded on August 5th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 03:24 | Understanding the Complexity of AI 55:51 | Preparing for the AI Revolution 01:20:26 | Open Source AI for All Emad is the founder of Schelling AI and the former CEO and Co-Founder of Stability AI, a company funding the development of open-sourc...

Aug 13, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 114

Bitcoin, The US Election, and AI w/ Bill Barhydt | EP #113

In this episode, Bill and Peter discuss the latest Bitcoin price drop, why it happened, how the upcoming elections might affect Bitcoin and future crypto legislation. Recorded on August 6th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. 05:42 | The Volatility of Bitcoin Prices 21:39 | Trump at Bitcoin Conference 57:52 | Can Bitcoin Secure Your Retirement? Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra, an all-in-one mobile wallet that allows its customers to buy, sell, tr...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 113
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