Episode #240
Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity
Neal Stephenson is a sci-fi writer (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and new book Termination Shock), former Chief Futurist at Magic Leap and first employee of Blue Origin.
What this episode covers
Neal Stephenson is a sci-fi writer (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and new book Termination Shock), former Chief Futurist at Magic Leap and first employee of Blue Origin.
Where to start
Writing, storytelling, and books
Neal Stephenson and Lex Fridman discuss writing, storytelling, and books.
Start at 2:06:26
Consequences of big ideas
Neal Stephenson and Lex Fridman discuss consequences of big ideas.
Start at 1:11:00
Artificial intelligence
Neal Stephenson and Lex Fridman discuss artificial intelligence.
Start at 1:38:50
People and topics
Key takeaways
- Introduction
- WWII and human nature
- Search engine morality
- Space exploration