MindHack Podcast

Don't Be a Billionaire! Insights from Kevin Kelly, Co-Founder of Wired Magazine | MindHack Ep. 043

June 23, 2023 Kevin Kelly Episode 43
MindHack Podcast
Don't Be a Billionaire! Insights from Kevin Kelly, Co-Founder of Wired Magazine | MindHack Ep. 043
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In this captivating podcast interview, we sit down with the visionary thinker and technology pioneer, Kevin Kelly, as he delves into his latest literary masterpiece, "Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier." Join us as we explore the depths of Kelly's remarkable journey, drawing upon his experiences at Wired magazine and his role in co-founding the groundbreaking online community, The WELL.

Kevin Kelly, a renowned futurist, author, and influential figure in the tech industry, shares invaluable wisdom and practical advice that he has accumulated throughout his illustrious career. From embracing technological advancements to navigating the complexities of modern life, Kelly provides a profound perspective on the challenges and opportunities we face in our rapidly evolving world.

More on Kevin Kelly:
Website
Twitter
Instagram
Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
Other Books here:

Books and other interesting mentions:
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: How to Cope, Using the Skills of Systematic Assertive Therapy
Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life
Esther Perel
the WELL | wiki
SIGNAL THE WHOLE EARTH CATALOG
Wired Magazine
The Hackers Conference

Intro
Wired magazine and it's vision
Problems at the beginning/ getting advertisers ain't easy
were you a nerd?
Technology, bane or boon?
Why should we be optimistic?
Looking back optimistically
You've heard the why, here's the how
Kevin Kelly
still not convince?
here's more from Kevin
not an Elon fan?
Hackers Conference
Good hackers
Building the Well, the old school online community
Whatever happened to Well?
Metaverse, the evolution of AI
the Metaverse?
the book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
how it started
mental reminders app
advice from Kevin, being able to listen well is a superpower
the rule of three
no is an acceptable answer without a reason
the more you give, the more you get logic
be persistent, be unstoppable
no point being the richest person in the cemetery
life's purpose
don't be a billionare!
attend as many funerals as you can bear and final thoughts