Cohere Podcast Exponential Technologies and Online Communities with Kent Langley, CSO of Open EXO
Jan 30, 2020
Kent Langley, Chief Science Officer of Open EXO, discusses the evolution of internet connectivity, the role of exponential technologies, and the impact of AI on the global human network. They explore the dawn of the internet, the introduction of Web 2.0 & mobile, and the spread of exponential technologies. Kent shares insights on AI's presence in society, the potential of lab-grown meat, and personalization using technology. Overall, the podcast covers fascinating topics on technology, community platforms, and the future of our connected network.
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The Internet Has Become Invisible Global Infrastructure
- The internet has already become invisible infrastructure: people stare at phones but often don't grasp the systemic change.
- About 5.5 billion are online now and ~2 billion more will join with broadband, changing magnitude and expectations.
Exponentials Hide Sudden Nonlinear Breakthroughs
- Exponential technologies are digitized systems that follow S-curves and can appear stagnant before sudden rapid change.
- Multiple exponentials can combine, producing super-exponential effects that outpace linear expert predictions.
Prioritize Technologies That Impact Basic Human Needs
- Pay attention to technologies that affect basic human needs first, since they disrupt lower levels of Maslow's hierarchy.
- Kent highlights cultured protein (lab-grown/fermentation) as a super-exponential tech that could reshape food and global stability.