I picked up Max Tegmark's "Life 3.0" thinking I'd learn about AI and the future of technology. I didn't expect to be pulled 13.8 billion years back in time. And I definitely didn't expect to cry. As I read about the Big Bang, the birth of stars, and how life first appeared, I kept thinking about my 14-year-old daughter. And I realized: someone should have told me this story when I was a kid. This episode isn't a book review. It's me, as a father, sharing what I learned about where we come from, what we're made of, and what this means for our children. In this episode, you'll discover:
- The 13.8 billion year journey from the Big Bang to you
- Why the calcium in your bones was once inside a star
- How we are literally made of stardust
- The three stages of life: biological, cultural, and technological
- Why "bit by bit" isn't just my philosophy—it's how the universe works
- What Life 3.0 (AI) means for the next generation
- How to tell your kids this cosmic story in a way that feels magical
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