Episode 403 • • 1:53:56 - 2:01:35
403: Pharmacy in a Fruit
Singularity University, Ray Kurzweil Solar Claims
Singularity University, co-founded by Ray Kurzweil and Peter Diamandis, is criticized as a "circle jerk" for Silicon Valley consultants promoting unrealistic technological optimism. Kurzweil claims that solar energy capacity is doubling every two years and will meet 100% of global needs within 14 years. The institution also promotes "in vitro meat" grown in labs as a superior and more sustainable alternative to traditional livestock.