介绍： Our guest for this episode is Lars Tvede, entrepreneur, investor, and author. His book Supertrends is available in Chinese: 《逃不开的大势》. We met in Shanghai, to discuss his book and technology trends. 
本期嘉宾：拉斯·特维德(Lars Tvede)，知名投资人、企业家。著有畅销书《逃不开的经济周期》、《金融心理学》、《...

介绍： Our guest for this episode is Lars Tvede, entrepreneur, investor, and author. His book Supertrends is available in Chinese: 《逃不开的大势》. We met in Shanghai, to discuss his book and technology trends. 
本期嘉宾：拉斯·特维德(Lars Tvede)，知名投资人、企业家。著有畅销书《逃不开的经济周期》、《金融心理学》、《逃不开的大势》等作品，中信出版社出版。

bookmarks:
00:49 - motivation for the book Supertrends. Innovation and technology progress leading to a future of hyper-abundance.
14:25 - AI and fusion technology have always been "20 years away". What's different this time. 
21:12 - Ted Chiang's argument that AI cannot create art. The concept of "self-play".
31:03 - importance of meaning and intention in artistic expression. Can AI possess feelings and consciousness? Embodied experiences.
37:39 - recent impact of AI on competitive board game playing. The potential of personal AI to enhance human experiences, helping individuals discover their talents and passions.
45:51 - impact of AI on human agency and decision-making. The joy of learning and the importance of making mistakes in personal growth. The dual nature of technology, which can both empower and lead to complacency.
51:18 - the evolving startup scene in Europe. Contrasting the European startup landscape with Silicon Valley. Challenges in securing large investments for growth stage European startups.
53:56 - the emerging field of anti-aging research. Humans may soon have access to treatments that can slow or even reverse aging. Potential societal implications and safety concerns associated with these advancements.
00:49 - 《逃不开的大势》创作动机。创新和技术进步将带来物质极大丰富的未来。
14:25 - 人工智能和核聚变在过去一直是遥不可及的技术。这次有什么不同。
21:12 - Ted Chiang 观点：人工智能无法创造艺术。“自我对弈”概念。
31:03 - 艺术创作中，意义和意图 (meaning and intention) 的重要性。人工智能能否拥有情感和意识？拥有物理身体的体验。
37:39 - 近期人工智能对竞技棋类游戏的影响。个人人工智能 (personal AI) 增强人类体验的潜力，帮助个人发现自己的才能和激情。
45:51 - 人工智能对人类自主性和决策的影响。学习的乐趣和犯错在个人成长中的重要性。技术既能赋予能力也可能导致失去努力动力。
51:18 - 欧洲初创企业生态。欧洲创业与硅谷的不同。欧洲成长型初创企业融资的挑战。
53:56 - 新兴的抗衰老研究领域。人类可能很快能够使用延缓甚至逆转衰老的方法。这些进步可能带来的社会影响和安全问题。
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Links:
Lars Tvede, Supertrends《逃不开的大势》https://book.douban.com/subject/35884304/
Ted Chiang, "Why AI isn't going to make art" https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/why-ai-isnt-going-to-make-art