The Green Rush

Alternatively Speaking: Dr. Peter Diamandis, Longevity Futurist

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Welcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.

Today, we have a special episode featuring our newest production, Alternatively Speaking. In our debut season, we’re diving into a revolutionary concept in health span, longevity, and healthcare. 

Our host sat down with Dr. Peter Diamandis, a visionary at the forefront of the longevity revolution. Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Diamandis has started over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, venture capital, and education. 

Diamandis is the founder & executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing & operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the co-founder and vice-chairman of Human Longevity Inc., merging advanced genomic sequencing with AI to develop therapies aimed at slowing down or even reversing aging. Additionally, Diamandis co-founded Fountain Life with Tony Robbins, a unique concierge healthcare company dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Diamandis is the creator of Abundance360, a year-round program for entrepreneurs, investors, and executives focused on leveraging technology to drive positive change and leave a legacy.

Podcast Highlights:

  1. Introduction & Dr. Diamandis’ Motivations (4:01): Discussion of Diamandis’ reasons for focusing on longevity, including its potential as a gift to humanity and a major business opportunity.
  2. Envisioning Extended Lifespans (6:55): Exploration of how life might change with significantly extended lifespans and Diamandis’ personal perspective on living to 150 or beyond.
  3. Ethical Considerations of Longevity (10:24): Addressing concerns about overpopulation and resource depletion, with Diamandis’ optimistic view on technological solutions.
  4. Breakthrough Technologies in Longevity (15:58): Overview of AI’s potential role in understanding aging and discussion of the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan.
  5. Fountain Life and Preventative Diagnostics (23:25): Introduction to Fountain Life’s comprehensive health assessment approach and statistics on early disease detection.
  6. Personal Health Practices (35:56): Diamandis’ approach to diet, exercise, and supplements, with emphasis on reducing sugar intake and increasing vegetable consumption.
  7. Investment in Longevity Science (38:28): Advice for potential investors in the longevity space and discussion of challenges in biotech investments.
  8. Singularity and AI (42:24): Explanation of Ray Kurzweil’s concept of the “singularity” and Diamandis’ perspective on the rapid advancement of AI.

    9. Guest Social Media:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdiamandis/
    • X: @PeterDiamandis

      • Other Links/Mentions/Resources:

      • Peter Diamandis Website: https://www.diamandis.com/ 
      • Books by Peter Diamandis: https://www.diamandis.com/books 
      • Human Longevity Inc.: https://www.humanlongevity.com/ 
      • XPRIZE Foundation: https://www.xprize.org/ 
      • Fountain Life: https://www.fountainlife.com/ 
      • Singularity University: https://su.org/ 
      • Abundance360: https://www.abundance360.com/summit 
      • All affiliated companies and foundations: https://www.diamandis.com/companies 

        • Show Credits:

        This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

        Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther, and Executive Producer, Maria Petsanas.

        You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

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