975: Unmetered Intelligence is Heralding the Next Renaissance, with Zack Kass

Zack Kass speaks to Jon Krohn about his bestselling, tech-positive book, The Next Renaissance, that charts the rapid progress of humanity and the benefits that artificial intelligence will bring to us, as well as why a future where intelligence is a cheap and abundant resource will give humanity an edge. Elsewhere in the show, Zack discusses why it’s important to hold parents, teachers and students accountable for their education, why it is incumbent on us to build a healthier relationship with technology, and his 4 principles for thriving in the age of AI.

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In this episode you will learn:

• (03:14) About Zack Kass’ book, The Next Renaissance

• (20:18) The importance of literacy skills in the age of AI

• (28:01) AI in education

• (41:01) Principles for living in the era of AI