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

MindHack Podcast

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:
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Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
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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
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Wired Magazine
The Hackers Conference

Capíttulos

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Wired magazine and it's vision (00:02:06)

3. Problems at the beginning/ getting advertisers ain't easy (00:05:34)

4. were you a nerd? (00:07:41)

5. Technology, bane or boon? (00:08:29)

6. Why should we be optimistic? (00:11:18)

7. Looking back optimistically (00:13:36)

8. You've heard the why, here's the how (00:15:55)

9. Kevin Kelly (00:17:00)

10. still not convince? (00:18:40)

11. here's more from Kevin (00:19:44)

12. not an Elon fan? (00:22:26)

13. Hackers Conference (00:22:56)

14. Good hackers (00:26:28)

15. Building the Well, the old school online community (00:27:05)

16. Whatever happened to Well? (00:31:02)

17. Metaverse, the evolution of AI (00:33:58)

18. the Metaverse? (00:35:50)

19. the book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier (00:38:03)

20. how it started (00:38:17)

21. mental reminders app (00:41:04)

22. advice from Kevin, being able to listen well is a superpower (00:42:50)

23. the rule of three (00:44:41)

24. no is an acceptable answer without a reason (00:45:32)

25. the more you give, the more you get logic (00:47:05)

26. be persistent, be unstoppable (00:49:29)

27. no point being the richest person in the cemetery (00:53:00)

28. life's purpose (00:55:58)

29. don't be a billionare! (00:56:28)

30. attend as many funerals as you can bear and final thoughts (00:57:30)