Synthetic Biology and Materials Future

Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis delve into the transformative power of technology and its ability to turn scarcity into abundance. Peter reflects on his journey as an author, highlighting his earlier book Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think, co-written with Steven Kotler. The discussion emphasizes the broader implications of technology in reshaping our understanding of resources and abundance, setting the stage for future explorations.

In this episode:

• Peter introduces his latest book co-authored by Steven Kotler, We Are As Gods: A Survival Guide For The Age Of Abundance, which explores the exponential growth of abundance through technology and its implications.
• Peter shares the story of aluminum’s transformation from a precious metal to a common one, illustrating how technology can turn scarcity into abundance.
• The discussion highlights the downsides of abundance, such as the proliferation of microplastics and the rise in obesity and mental health issues, and how technology can address these problems.
• The conversation delves into the importance of finding meaning and purpose in a world where technology can meet basic needs, contrasting passive consumption with active, purpose-driven living.
• Dan and Peter emphasize the role of entrepreneurship and the concept of “agency”—the ability to leverage technological tools to adapt and create value in a rapidly changing world.

Resources:

• We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance – Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler
• CoachCon 2026