AGI Is Here You Just Don’t Realize It Yet w/ Mo Gawdat & Salim Ismail | EP #153

In this episode, Mo, Peter, and Salim discuss AGI, how to adapt to an AI-driven world, the future of jobs, and more. Recorded on Feb 18th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Mo Gawdat is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X]. He is best known for his work on happiness and technology, which includes his bestselling books. His notable works include Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy (2017), Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World (2021), That Little Voice in Your Head: Adjust the Code That Runs Your Brain (2022), and Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living (latest release). Mo Gawdat is also set to release a new book titled Alive. His career spans roles at IBM, Microsoft, and Google, where he led projects like Project Loon and Project Makani. Gawdat is also the founder of the One Billion Happy initiative, and the co-founder of Unstressable, an online platform for stress management. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO. Subscribe to read Mo’s upcoming book: Alive: https://mogawdat.substack.com/ Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail —-------- This episode is supported by exceptional companies: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod -------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - The Race to AGI: Predictions and Realities 02:54 - Utopia vs. Dystopia: The Dual Nature of AI 06:04 - The Purpose of Life in an AI-Driven World 09:12 - Navigating the Bright Side of AI: Opportunities Ahead 11:56 - The Dark Side: Short-Term Dystopia and Human Values 14:55 - The Acceleration of AI: A Double-Edged Sword 18:08 - The FACE RIPs: Redefining Humanity's Future 20:59 - The Inevitable Hand Over to AI: Dilemmas Ahead 29:19 - The Dilemma of AI Dependence 39:07 - The Quest for Wisdom in AI 50:15 - Navigating the Future of AI and Humanity 54:30 - Predictions for AI in the Near Future 01:05:50 - The Future of AI and Consciousness 01:06:18 - AI Innovations and Breakthroughs 01:07:15 - Predictions for Scientific Advancements 01:08:31 - The Impact of Open Source AI 01:09:50 - Creating AI Avatars and Digital Identities 01:11:50 - Philosophical Implications of AI Avatars 01:15:25 - AI in Conflict Resolution 01:18:14 - Anticipating Dystopian Challenges 01:20:57 - Power Dynamics in the Age of AI 01:23:05 - Near-Term Stressors and Job Displacement 01:26:38 - Navigating the Future of Work 01:33:42 - Coping with Stress in a Changing World -------------------------------------------- I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: https://www.diamandis.com/subscribe Connect with Peter: Twitter: https://bit.ly/40JYQfK Instagram: https://bit.ly/3x6UykS Listen to the show: Apple: https://apple.co/3wLXeV3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DwLzgs