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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. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(08:34) - WWII and human nature
\n(17:20) - Search engine morality
\n(21:58) - Space exploration
\n(38:59) - Aliens and UFOs
\n(47:21) - SpaceX and Blue Origin
\n(54:43) - Social media
\n(59:11) - Climate change
\n(1:11:00) - Consequences of big ideas
\n(1:15:42) - Virtual reality
\n(1:38:50) - Artificial intelligence
\n(1:53:49) - Cryptocurrency
\n(2:06:26) - Writing, storytelling, and books
\n(2:29:05) - Martial arts
\n(2:38:23) - Final thoughts