Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

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Episodes

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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

EP #7 Eric Schmidt (Ex-Google CEO): How to Run a Tech Giant

In this episode, Peter and Eric discuss how to successfully run a tech giant like Google, the arms race of AI, and how Quantum tech will change the world. You will learn about: 09:37 | AI will expand our knowledge of biology 15:19 | Creating algorithms that digitize everything 38:57 | USA v China: who will win the race to AI? 41:20 | The mindset needed to run a company like Google Eric Schmidt is best known as the CEO of Google from 2001-2011, including Executive Chairman of Google, Alphabet, an...

Oct 20, 2022•46 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

EP #6 Abuses of the American Regulatory State w/ Balaji Srinivasan

In this episode, Balaji and Peter discuss the future of humanity, how to create positive change, and the Network State. You will learn about: How technology can change the world Will living longer benefit humanity? Abuses of the American regulatory state AI Translation will either unite or divide us What are the first Network States forming? Balaji Srinivasan is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Counsyl. He is the former CTO of Coinbase and has released an online book detailing the theory of The...

Oct 13, 2022•2 hr•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

EP #5 Becoming the First Black Female Space Pilot w/ Dr. Sian Proctor

In this episode, Peter and Dr. Sian Proctor discuss what it's like piloting a space mission and the purpose of life. You will learn about: What it's like to be a space pilot How many purposes can we have in our life? The power of curiosity Dr. Sian Proctor is a commercial astronaut, geology professor, scientist, and poet. She became the first black woman to pilot a spacecraft when she was selected for the “Prosperity” seat alongside the Crew Dragon space capsule. Take a look at Dr. Proctor’s art...

Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

EP #4 How to Create a Successful Life w/ Tony Robbins

In this episode, Peter and Tony discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur and live a successful life. You will learn about: What it takes to be an entrepreneur How philanthropy works How crazy ideas change the world How to predict the future through patterns Tony Robbins is the nation’s top business and life strategist as a motivational speaker, coach, and philanthropist with over 30 years of experience. He has coached Fortune 500 top leaders and U.S. presidents. Support Tony’s 1 Billion Meals...

Oct 05, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

EP #3 Are Humans Headed Toward a Utopian or Dystopian Future? w/ Tim Urban

In this episode, Peter and Tim discuss how being curious can change the world. You will learn about: The advantage of a curiosity mindset How far passion (vs. purpose) will take you If utopia exists Tim Urban is one of the internet’s most popular writers with the success of his blog and website, 'Wait But Why.' He has garnered millions of unique page viewers, fans, and followers discussing topics ranging from procrastination to AI. Read Wait But Why. This episode is brought to you by Levels: rea...

Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

EP #2 I Almost Killed Stephen Hawking (True Story of Flying Stephen Hawking to Space) w/ Peter Diamandis

In this episode, Peter shares the story of the creation of his company, Zero Gravity, and his passion for bringing commercial spaceflight to humanity. Book a flight at Zero G. You will learn about: Why "no" isn't an answer The mindset required to solve big problems Why space exploration matters Making Stephen Hawking's dream come true This episode is brought to you by Levels: real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health: levels.link/peter Consider a journey to optimize your mind and body b...

Oct 05, 2022•54 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

EP #1 How to Save the World w/ Elon Musk

In this episode, Peter and Elon discuss what it will take to remove carbon from the atmosphere. You will learn about: How to solve climate change Can we save the planet? The impact of population collapse on society The next generation of world changers The ‘Carbon Removal’ X Prize Elon Musk is a businessman, founder, investor, and CEO. He co-founded PayPal, Neuralink, and OpenAI, founded SpaceX, and is the CEO of Tesla inc. Check out Elon’s XPRIZE: https://www.xprize.org/prizes/elonmusk Listen t...

Oct 05, 2022•1 hr•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Moonshots & Mindsets Trailer

We need even more passionate people devoted to solving problems that uplift humanity. So, I’m launching a Podcast to convene problem solvers, and together, we’re going to orient an entire generation to solve the world’s biggest problems. The show launches on October 6th, 2022.

Oct 04, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast