In this captivating podcast interview, we sit down with the visionary thinker and technology pioneer, Kevin Kelly, as he delves into his latest literary masterpiece, "Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier." Join us as we explore the depths of Kelly's remarkable journey, drawing upon his experiences at Wired magazine and his role in co-founding the groundbreaking online community, The WELL.
Kevin Kelly, a renowned futurist, author, and influential figure in the tech industry, shares invaluable wisdom and practical advice that he has accumulated throughout his illustrious career. From embracing technological advancements to navigating the complexities of modern life, Kelly provides a profound perspective on the challenges and opportunities we face in our rapidly evolving world.
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00:00 intro
00:17 Kevin Kelly
02:06 Wired magazine and it's vision
05:34 Problems at the beginning/ getting advertisers ain't easy
07:41 were you a nerd?
08:29 Technology, bane or boon?
11:18 Why should we be optimistic?
13:36 Looking back optimistically
15:55 You've heard the why, here's the how
18:40 still not convince?
19:44 here's more from Kevin
22:26 not an Elon fan?
22:56 Hackers Conference
26:28 Good hackers
27:05 Building the Well, the old school online community
31:02 Whatever happened to Well?
33:58 Metaverse, the evolution of AI
35:50 the Metaverse?
38:03 the book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
38:17 how it started
41:04 mental reminders app
42:50 advice from Kevin, being able to listen well is a superpower
44:41 the rule of three
45:32 no is an acceptable answer without a reason
47:05 the more you give, the more you get logic
49:29 be persistent, be unstoppable
53:00 no point being the richest person in the cemetery
55:58 life's purpose
56:28 don't be a billionare!
57:30 attend as many funerals as you can bear and final thoughts