Everything is About to Collapse (But Not How You Think) - David Friedberg

David Friedberg is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster. What will the future actually look like? With AI dominating the conversation, cutting through the noise matters more than ever. So what’s really coming, and what will it cost us? Expect to learn why the future if going to be epic even if the cost is high, why the future of tech and AI might be overblown, why we should care about the moon, what AI will actually do to jobs despite Anthropic’s new report, what the future of longevity will look like, why California has turned into a failed state and if David is concerned about the rise of socialism, what David is most excited about right now and much more… - Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off the leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom New pricing since recording: Function is now just $365, plus get $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com⁠⁠ - 0:00 Why the Future Is Going to Be Epic 6:20 Who Will Control AI: Big Tech or Everyone? 12:25 Will Everyone Be Able to Use AI Effectively? 21:38 Should We Build Factories on the Moon? 26:53 How AI is Changing the Field of Fusion 37:18 Could Manufacturing on the Moon Boost Earth’s Economy? 41:46 The Fight For Power in Space 44:33 The Science Behind Age Reversal 54:11 How Close Are We to Age Reversal? 56:15 Could Living Longer Unlock Human Potential? 01:00:07 Why Controlling Superintelligence is Critical 01:16:01 Is Embryo Selection the Next AI Arms Race? 01:26:30 How Ohalo is Reinventing Agriculture 01:36:25 What’s Driving California’s Political Decline? 01:50:14 Is Socialism the Worst Idea Ever? 02:06:18 Why Modern Society Feels So Pessimistic - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostDavid Friedbergguest

Apr 13, 20262h 10mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: April 13, 2026
Duration: 2h 10m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

David Friedberg is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster. What will the future actually look like? With AI dominating the conversation, cutting through the noise matters more than ever. So what’s really coming, and what will it cost us? Expect to learn why the future if going to be epic even if the cost is high, why the future of tech and AI might be overblown, why we should care about the moon, what AI will actually do to jobs despite Anthropic’s new report, what the future of longevity will look like, why California has turned into a failed state and if David is concerned about the rise of socialism, what David is most excited about right now and much more… - Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off the leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom New pricing since recording: Function is now just $365, plus get $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com⁠⁠ - 0:00 Why the Future Is Going to Be Epic 6:20 Who Will Control AI: Big Tech or Everyone? 12:25 Will Everyone Be Able to Use AI Effectively? 21:38 Should We Build Factories on the Moon? 26:53 How AI is Changing the Field of Fusion 37:18 Could Manufacturing on the Moon Boost Earth’s Economy? 41:46 The Fight For Power in Space 44:33 The Science Behind Age Reversal 54:11 How Close Are We to Age Reversal? 56:15 Could Living Longer Unlock Human Potential? 01:00:07 Why Controlling Superintelligence is Critical 01:16:01 Is Embryo Selection the Next AI Arms Race? 01:26:30 How Ohalo is Reinventing Agriculture 01:36:25 What’s Driving California’s Political Decline? 01:50:14 Is Socialism the Worst Idea Ever? 02:06:18 Why Modern Society Feels So Pessimistic - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
UK podcast host and interviewer behind the Chris Williamson/Modern Wisdom show.
David Friedberg
guest
Entrepreneur and investor focused on technology, energy, and applied science.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and David Friedberg, Everything is About to Collapse (But Not How You Think) - David Friedberg explores friedberg predicts abundance through AI, fusion, moon industry, longevity breakthroughs Friedberg frames fear of AI as a recurring human pattern, arguing that history shows disruptive technologies diffuse, commoditize, and ultimately raise living standards rather than concentrate power permanently.

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