The Internet is transforming from a network of "information exchange" to a network of "value exchange" -- a transformation worth trillions that will dwarf the past value of the Internet. Smart contracts on the blockchain and portability of objects between the real and virtual worlds will revolutionize how we conduct business, market our products and govern. In the cryptocurrency realm, we've seen an explosion in the number of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and an exponential growth in the value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. In this module, Peter Diamandis provided A360 members with a basic understanding of this emerging field (including early user interface moments), concrete examples of how you can use blockchain in your business, and onramps to get started.
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Module 3: Longevity
One of Peter's missions in life is to extend the healthy human lifespan. For years he has been developing technologies in the longevity field, and tracking leaders in the emerging industry. In 2015, Peter brought his Human Longevity Inc. (HLI) cofounders Robert Hariri, M.D./Ph.D and J. Craig Vent...
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Module 4: BCI, Nanotech, and AI
In our second Convergence Catalyzer, we looked at the major breakthroughs and intersections anticipated in the next 10 to 15 years between Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), Nanotechnology, and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In each field, we examined what's in the lab today and key milesto...
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Module 5: Future of Education
How will ubiquitous Internet access, virtual/augmented reality, and faster, better computers shape the future of training and education? In this module, we'll explore three segments of the education and training industry that are ripe for disruption and introduce you to the vanguards leading the ...
