#240 Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity

Published: Nov. 11, 2021, 9:24 p.m.

b"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"