

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
PHD Ventures
Tracking the future of technology and how it impacts humanity.Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is a founder, investor, advisor, and best-selling author. Join Peter on his mission to uplift humanity through technology.Follow Peter on X - https://x.com/PeterDiamandis
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Dec 9, 2025 • 2h 1min
US vs. China: Why Trust Will Win the AI Race | GPT-5.2 & Anthropic IPO w/ Emad Mostaque, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #214
In this engaging discussion, AI experts Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, and Alexander Wissner-Gross, a computer scientist from Reified, explore the competitive dynamics between the U.S. and China in AI technology. They delve into the anticipated capabilities of GPT-5.2 and the factors influencing Anthropic's potential IPO. Salim Ismail shares insights on how trust will dictate AI adoption, while Dave Blundin highlights the booming demand for AI education and related job opportunities in sectors like data center construction.

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Dec 6, 2025 • 32min
Unlocking AGI: How Life Changes for Everyone w/ Jack Hidary, Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #213
In this enlightening discussion, Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ and AI expert, shares insights on the upcoming energy abundance and its implications for desalination and disease reduction. Salim Ismail, founder of OpenExO, emphasizes the transformative impact of robotics on industries, while expressing caution about household robots. Dave Blundin provides a view on the geopolitical shifts in manufacturing and the relocation of data centers to energy-rich regions. The trio explores the dual nature of quantum computing, highlighting both its potential benefits and threats to encryption.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 2h 4min
Our Updated AGI Timeline, 57% Job Automation Risk, and Solving the US Debt Crisis w/ Naveen Jain, Salim Ismail & Alexander Wisner-Gross | EP #212
Naveen Jain, founder of Viome Life Sciences, highlights personalized health breakthroughs; while Salim Ismail, founder of OpenExO, shares insights on AI's role in transforming industries. Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, a computer scientist, discusses the complexities of aligning AI with moral values. The trio dives into job automation risks, solutions for the U.S. debt crisis through AI, and the implications of recent advancements in medical technology, including cancer screening and CRISPR therapies. It's a thought-provoking conversation blending health, tech, and economics!

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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 29min
Claude Opus 4.5, White House "Genesis Mission" & Amazon's $50B AI Push w/ Emad Mostaque, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #211
Join Emad Mostaque, AI advocate and author, Salim Ismail, futurist and OpenExO founder, and Alexander Wissner-Gross, computer scientist, as they explore groundbreaking topics. They discuss the transformative White House Genesis mission aimed at uniting supercomputers for AI-driven science. The guests delve into Claude Opus 4.5’s innovative coding capabilities and its implications for automation. They also forecast AI's role in mitigating societal shifts and share thoughts on the future of land ownership and ethical implications of space mining.

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Nov 22, 2025 • 1h 42min
AI This Week: NVIDIA’s Record Revenue, Elon’s Data Centers in Space & Gemini 3’s Insane Performance w/ Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #210
This week, venture investor Dave Blundin, renowned physicist Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, and entrepreneur Salim Ismail dive deep into the rapid advancements in AI and technology. They discuss NVIDIA's monumental $57 billion quarter and its implications for the future of AI compute. The guests unpack Elon Musk's ambitious vision for orbiting data centers and the challenges of cooling technology in space. They also explore the rising AI ambitions of Saudi Arabia and the intense competition in the U.S. for AI infrastructure, highlighting innovations in robotics and energy solutions.

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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 32min
AI Roundtable: What Everyone Missed About Gemini 3 w/ Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #209
In this insightful discussion, guests Salim Ismail, Alexander Wissner-Gross, and Dave Blundin delve into the impactful launch of Gemini 3. Salim, a visionary entrepreneur, emphasizes the societal implications of AI, while Alex, a computer scientist, illustrates Gemini's impressive multimodal features and coding abilities. Dave, a venture capitalist, offers insights on the commercialization of AI, especially in creating zero-employee businesses. The trio also explores the future of AGI, economic transformation through AI, and exciting advancements in automated shopping and gaming.

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Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 49min
The AI Wealth Gap: Why 40x Deflation Changes Everything w/ Dave Blundin, Salim Ismail, Dr. Alex Wissner-Gross | EP #208
Dave Blundin, a venture investor focused on AI business models, joins Salim Ismail, founder of OpenExO and expert on societal impact, along with Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, a computer scientist analyzing AI architectures. They delve into Anthropics' rise in enterprise APIs and discuss high-margin strategies versus growth-first models. The conversation also explores AI's role in addressing global economic issues, the importance of regulatory changes, and innovations in continual learning. Together, they envision the future of AI's impact on society and potential breakthroughs in science.

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Nov 11, 2025 • 26min
Ex-Google CEO Breaks Down the US vs. China AI Race & How We Avoid a Global Crisis w/ Dr. Eric Schmidt & Dave Blundin | EP #207
In this engaging discussion, Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and current chair/CEO of Relativity Space, shares his insights on the competitive landscape of AI between the U.S. and China. He highlights America's focus on AGI while China excels in hardware and robotics. Schmidt warns of energy challenges that could hinder U.S. data center growth and outlines top threats like misinformation and cyberattacks. He offers advice for AI founders and emphasizes the need for strategic innovation, likening this transformative era to historical advancements like electricity.

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Nov 7, 2025 • 28min
How Life Changes When We Reach Artificial Superintelligence w/ Dr. Fei-Fei Li & Dr. Eric Schmidt | EP #206
Join Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, and Fei-Fei Li, AI researcher and Stanford professor, as they explore the fascinating world of artificial superintelligence. They define AGI versus ASI and discuss when we might see this shift. Fei-Fei emphasizes human-AI collaboration, while Eric highlights the economic impacts and wealth distribution issues linked to AI. They also ponder the importance of creativity and human roles in an AI-dominant future, touching on global inequalities and the necessity for smart investments in technology and human capital.

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Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 54min
OpenAI Going Public, the China–US AI Race, and How AI Is Reshaping the S&P 500 and Jobs w/ Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alex Wissner-Gross | EP #205
Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, a computer scientist and founder of Reified, dives deep into the future of AI and robotics. The discussion highlights OpenAI's potential for massive revenue growth and its restructuring challenges. They explore NVIDIA's astonishing market cap and the implications of scarce computing resources. Alex introduces a practical AGI benchmark and shares insights on self-awareness in AI. The conversation also touches on the ethics of drone technology, the race in robotaxis, and California's advances in battery storage, all pointing to an exciting technological future.


