Exponential Wisdom

Episode 106: Technology Empowering Teamwork

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Peter and Dan talk about the extraordinary progress in human teamwork, how technologies like AI, networks, sensors, allow humans to communicate faster and easier.

In this episode:

  • Dan discusses increasing collaboration within his company, starting with focusing on each individual before any teamwork can happen. 
  • Peter talks about the XPRIZE crowdsourced prize designs that happened during the beginning of the pandemic and the speed of the teamwork was amazing.
  • Peter and Dan give examples of how they run their team meetings on zoom including best practices and timing.

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Episode 96: Innovation at Warp Speed

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Peter and Dan discuss the record-breaking speed of technological change and why the pandemic has accelerated rates of innovation. They also showcase the critical importance of honing your mindset during this time, as the pandemic continues to shape our industries, requiring us to adapt.

In this episode:

  • Peter shares one of his biggest lessons learned over the past year: to “never let a good crisis go to waste.” He explains why now is the most opportune moment to make changes in your organization, to internalize that we are not returning to “normal,” but must rather propel our businesses towards a future of new paradigms and novel markets. 
  • Dan talks about the concept of being a hero to others during times of crisis, explaining why entrepreneurs naturally think this way, and why such an instinct is more relevant than ever.
  • Peter emphasizes the increased velocity of communications and deal-making in a business world of virtual meetings, decimating the time previously needed to fly and meet face-to-face. Dan further highlights the value of virtual events and environments to help more people and collaborate more quickly on ideas.

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Episode 66: Living to 156 Years

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Peter and Dan discuss Dan’s new book, “My Plan for Living to 156,” and their shared belief that mindset is critical to longevity. You’ll hear about one of the book’s key themes — “everyone’s got a number” — and learn why a longevity goal is extremely important in enabling a long, healthy lifespan.

 

In this episode:

  • Dan gives his biggest takeaways from the book (pick up your copy here), starting with a special tool he calls “The Lifetime Extender” and an idea to eliminate retirement.
  • Peter discusses why purpose is fundamental to longevity, and why humans are purpose-driven animals.
  • Dan and Peter describe your mindset as a skill like a muscle; just as you’d go to the gym to build muscle, you must always train your mindset. Reinventing who you are in the present when new technology comes online is critical for a happy, long life.

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Episode 61: Gratitude for Technology

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Peter and Dan discuss a mindset that is missing from most technologists: one of gratitude and appreciation for past generations’ accomplishments in a non-technological age. These breakthroughs have enabled today’s entrepreneurs to take advantage of exponential technologies.

 

In this episode:

  • Dan reflects on the topic of proactive gratitude. How do you get a sense of appreciation for an experience in a world where everything is continuously provided for you, at low cost, fast and easy… especially when you don’t have to do anything to earn or deserve this efficiency?
  • Peter shares his gratitude that we have the ability to even discuss solving world problems. Before, only governments or heads of state could have these discussions. Today, anyone can ‘call their own shot’ at global impact.
  • Peter and Dan discuss shifting their mindset from expectation to appreciation and gratitude. They reflect on travel technology and how people complain about a short 45-minute flight delay. If put into perspective, the same trip 100 years ago would have taken months, with the potential of death.

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Episode 44: Gaining Digital Confidence

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Peter and Dan revisit Peter’s 6 D’s of exponentials framework and discuss a new thinking tool created to help entrepreneurs measure how they are using technology in their companies and their lives.

 

In this episode:

  • Peter describes the origin story of the 6 D’s of exponentials and why the concept has held true over this period of rapid change.
  • Dan explains his thinking tool to help entrepreneurs measure their technology use and his belief that, when we first use a new technology, we must build confidence by finding a use case that fits with our everyday experience.
  • Peter and Dan discuss humanity’s ability to make constant progress using tools to build better tools, and their shared belief that adopting new technology is going to allow us to do more.

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Episode 39: Parenting in an Exponential Age

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Peter and Dan discuss setting boundaries for kids and their gadgets. They explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of kids using technology and growing up in a world where every toy contains exponential technology.

 

In this episode:

  • Peter discusses his belief that kids who are technologically literate often have a self-driven exploration that allows them to seek their passions.
  • Dan believes during this technological revolution it is extremely difficult to make predictions 10 or 20 years into the future, whereas 50 years ago, teachers had a pretty accurate idea of what the world would be like in the future.
  • Peter gives examples of toys and tools like YouTube Kids, and LEGOs that teach kids to be insanely curious, to have grit and don’t give up up until the task is completed.

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Episode 6: How HLI Plans to Make 100 the New 60

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Episode 6In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss how Human Longevity Inc. plans to make 100 years of age the new 60.

 

 

In This Episode:

  • Why mindset is key to living a longer, healthier life
  • How understanding genomics and stem cells can cure and prevent the diseases that are most likely to kill you
  • Why the data collected through Human Longevity Inc. will be the single most important data on the planet

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Episode 2: Hyperconnectivity Welcomes the Rest of the World

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hyperconnectivity welcomes the rest of the worldIn this episode, Peter and Dan discuss the impact of hyperconnectivity on global innovation and the newest technological developments that are leading to greater wealth and abundance.

 

In This Episode:

  • Dan and Peter discuss the impact of hyperconnectivity on global innovation

  • The newest technological developments that are leading to greater wealth and abundance

  • Dan shares the biggest breakthrough that has resulted because of technology

  • The Coming Connectivity Boom: How you can ride the economic wave of tens of trillions of dollars that are going to be flowing into the global economy

  • How to stay constantly connected without feeling overwhelmed

  • The secret to doing what you love, being rewarded for it and feeling fulfilled everyday

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