Episode 61: Gratitude for Technology

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Episode 61: Gratitude for Technology

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Peter and Dan discuss a mindset that is missing from most technologists: one of gratitude and appreciation for past generations’ accomplishments in a non-technological age. These breakthroughs have enabled today’s entrepreneurs to take advantage of exponential technologies. In this episode: Dan reflects on the topic of proactive gratitude. How do you get a sense […]

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Nov 10, 2018

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Peter Diamandis and Dan Sullivan discuss how exponential technologies are creating massive opportunities for entrepreneurs all over the world and the impact of hyperconnectivity on global innovation.

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