In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Jacob, the State Department's top economic policy and trade official appointed by President Trump in January. Our conversation couldn't be more timely as the TikTok ban remains unresolved and Deepseek is ravaging our AI landscape.

We dive deep into the hidden technological battlegrounds shaping our future - from humanoid Chinese robots to the concerning algorithms behind TikTok allegedly designed to undermine American society and fracture our international alliances. Jacob shares insider perspectives on how artificial intelligence advancements could potentially trigger global conflicts and even World War Three.

This thought-provoking discussion reveals how the next wave of AI technologies may determine which nations hold global power for decades to come. Prepare for an unfiltered look at the intersection of technology, national security, and international relations.

In this thought-provoking , first episode, we sit down with Peter Diamandis, a visionary entrepreneur, futurist, and advocate for exponential thinking, to explore his groundbreaking ideas on the future of abundance. We discuss how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are not just transforming businesses but have the potential to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges—from revolutionizing education and healthcare to even extending the human lifespan.

This conversation is part of a special series featuring full, unedited interviews from my PBS television show, AI: Unpacking the Black Box. While the TV series provided a condensed version of these discussions, this podcast offers the raw, in-depth conversations—giving you exclusive insights into the minds of world-changing thinkers like Peter.

Peter shares his perspective on why we are living in the most exciting time in history, where technological advancements can create limitless opportunities and help us tackle problems that once seemed impossible. We explore his predictions for the next decade, how AI is accelerating progress across industries, and what we can do to embrace and adapt to this rapid change.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a technologist, or simply curious about how innovation is shaping our world, this conversation will leave you inspired and excited about what’s ahead.

This interview was recorded on November 4, 2024.