Exponential Wisdom

When new technology comes along that is widely adopted, it causes a disruption to the way things are done. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis explain what the “6 Ds of Exponentials” and the “6 Ds of Globalized Economy” are and how countries all over the world are poised to either succeed or fail in the coming decades. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode: Why you need low-cost labor to develop technology. What makes China a “tech-poor” country. The few countries that can be said to have “technology economies.” What will allow the U.S. to continually advance and transform itself.

We are beginning to understand more about aging, which means that the process can now be slowed down, stopped, or even reversed. It’s become a hot topic in science today—and a billion dollar industry. In this episode, Dan and Peter discuss the current state of age reversal, and what opportunities these emerging technologies present to entrepreneurs.  In this episode: Peter discusses how most of our cultural structures are built around the idea that death is absolute. If you add one year of productive life to every human on the planet, it’s worth $38 trillion in the global economy. Dan talks about how the U.S. doesn’t have a health care system—it has a disease management system. Peter and Dan agree that having a Longevity Mindset means you have passion and purpose that make you want to live as long as possible, always getting better at what you do.

Image created by DALL-E – humans working with AI with blue swirls in the air, digital art Every so often, there are trends that entrepreneurs need to either pay attention and respond to, or else get left behind while others make exponential progress. Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis discuss these trends that are going to be a very big deal in the not-too-distant future. In this episode: Why artificial intelligence has become extraordinarily powerful during the past five years. How AI will allow you to do what you do now, but better. When you want to find the right person to perform a task, the best answer might be AI. Human skill at its highest level keeps going higher when it’s assisted by artificial intelligence.

Having a great product or service isn’t enough to ensure success. You need to get your timing right. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis discuss the factors that make it either a good time or a bad time to introduce something new. In this episode: Why economic depressions have led to innovative breakthroughs. What allows young talent to rise in companies with brand new ideas. Massive companies that were created from the financial crisis in 2008. How other people’s bad news can be your good news.

Peter and Dan discuss having a Longevity Mindset and how that affects all aspects of life. How long you live is a function of many factors, including your mindset. You can actually “Will yourself to death—or will yourself to a longer healthspan.” How long do you think you will live? 80 years old? Maybe, 90? What would have to change for you to believe that you could live to 120 years old? In this episode: Peter gives evidence of exponential medicine, and why you don’t have to accept the cards you’re dealt. Technologies like genome sequencing, RNA transcriptomics, Wnt pathway modifiers, vaccines, CRISPR, liquid biopsies, CAR-T cells, Gene Therapy, exosomes, and stem cells are just some of the technologies in development. Dan explains when and how he chose the goal of living to 156 years, and how this has shaped his mindset over the years. Peter and Dan agree that many things contribute to a Longevity Mindset, including what you read and watch, your community, your diet and exercise, and ultimately what you believe the future will be like.

Peter and Dan discuss the topic of finding your passion and purpose. As Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” They talk about the relationship between Passion and Purpose, and how to distinguish between them. In this episode: Dan tells the story of his early entrepreneurial days, leaving his job at an ad agency to start Strategic Coach.  Peter explains that while passion gives us energy, purpose is the juice that gives us happiness and fulfillment. He gives tips that help answer questions like what is your unique ability? What is the passion and purpose that wakes you up every morning, and keeps you going through the day? Dan and Peter agree that discovering your Passion and Purpose are fundamental, but you’ll need more than just Passion and Purpose to succeed at your dreams. 

Dan and Peter discuss a tool “Profitability Maximizer” that helps entrepreneurs evaluate new product ideas. As Peter likes to say, “without a target you’ll miss it every time”, this scorecard will help focus attention and get clear on the proposition. In this episode: Dan talks about his new tool “Profitability Maximizer” which uses 10 P’s to evaluate growing new capabilities.  Peter gives examples of how he uses the principles to assess new companies or new product ideas.  Dan and Peter give examples of how to promote new products using their past experiences in launching multiple new ventures. 

Peter and Dan discuss individuals who are changing the world, spotlighting Dean Kamen, an inventor who has an amazing moonshot of regenerating human organs. Imagine having a supply of “spare organs”: hearts, livers, lungs, and kidneys available to you as you get older. In this episode: Dan talks about past Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison who are household names because they invented things that are used by people everyday. Dean Kamen, a modern-day version of these inventors will be similar in the future. Peter gives a background of Dean Kamen and some of his inventions including the Segway, Slingshot water purifier, and very soon regenerating human organs. Dan and Peter discuss the work of FIRST Robotics which has given kids all around the world a place to learn about technology.

Peter and Dan discuss the foundational new technology blockchain and how it will ultimately disrupt every industry: from finance and real estate, to sports and e-commerce. In this episode: Peter talks about the many possible uses of blockchain technology: from creating sovereign identities for refugees, to blockchain serving as a more reliable record of a product’s supply chain movement and transaction lifecycle in e-commerce. Dan talks about the potential of using blockchain in the future to protect intellectual property (IP).  Peter discusses the ability of Web3 to provide not only information exchange, but value exchange. The convergence of AI, blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), AR/VR, sensors, and Web3 will create a new, multi-trillion-dollar economic ecosystem.  

Peter and Dan talk about the importance and power of long-term thinking when planning a new venture. For example, making a commitment to run Abundance360 for 25 years and the value created by this way of thinking. Imagine publicly making a 25-year commitment to something you’re passionate about. How would your mindset change? In this episode: Dan tells the origin story of Abundance360 and the partnership created back in 2012 when Peter and Dan first connected around Exponential Technologies, a Longevity Mindset, and their vision of the future.  Peter talks about what life was like 10 years ago, the big technological shifts during this period, and the key technological “Metatrends” that will shape the decade ahead. Dan and Peter discuss how having a Longevity Mindset helps you apply long-term thinking to your life. During this decade of extraordinary biotech breakthroughs, your goal is to live healthy enough, to intercept those age-reversal technologies heading our way.