While capitalism may lead to homogeneity, it can also fund innovation and development that can create new experiences and improve the quality of life for people. However, this discussion about the future is separate from the question of how to sustainably produce what people need to live and continue research and development.
The concept of collective intelligence through psychohistory can accurately predict the actions of large communities or systems, independent of the actions of individuals. The computer has been the most transformative innovation affecting collective intelligence today.
The speaker argues that all breakthrough technology begins seeming impossibly large, expensive, and slow, and cites as examples the Human Genome Project and the first computer, the ENIAC, to make a case for the potential of nuclear energy technology.
Entrepreneur Peter Diamandis encourages people to stop complaining and start finding solutions to the world's biggest problems, as they represent the biggest business opportunities. Advancements in technology have made it possible for individuals to empower themselves and make a significant impact.
Journalist and author Tom Wolfe discusses the impact of the scientific theory of evolution and the contrast between the Christian and Indian traditions' views on good and evil.
Entrepreneur Peter Diamandis explains that his passions are what drive him to tackle grand challenges, from investing in biotech and longevity to opening the frontiers of space, because he believes that technology can solve any problem and uplift every person on the planet.