In this episode, Transhumanist 2016 Presidential candidate, Zoltan Istvan talks to us about how artificial intelligence will impact the future of humanity and government. HIGHLIGHTSDeveloping the belief to accomplish audacious goals like running for presidentWhat its like be the first atheist presidential candidateFinding the drive to be radicalHow the meaning of life changes when there is a possibility of living foreverThe potential of science and technology to influence policyThe ways in which artificial intelligence will impact the future of our livesHow the transhumanist movement will impact our valuesThe profound implications of a universal basic incomeQUOTESI do not let emotions be part of my decision making process because it leads to dangerous things. BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCESThe Transhumanist WagerBestselling visionary author Zoltan Istvan, an American-Hungarian, began a solo, multi-year sailing journey around the world at the age of 21. His main cargo was 500 handpicked books, mostly classics. He’s explored over 100 countries–many as a journalist for the National Geographic Channel–writing, filming, and appearing in dozens of television stories, articles, and webcasts. His work has also been featured by The New York Times, Outside, San Francisco Chronicle, Slate, Wired UK, Vice, BBC Radio, CBS, Fox News, CNN, RT, the Travel Channel, and much other media. He is the founder of political organization the Transhumanist Party and is its 2016 US presidential candidate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related