Whether for the better or worse, technology has truly shaped our human experience. But according to today’s guest we shouldn’t be taking the back seat, but instead showing up as humans to regain control over this living being we call artificial intelligence.  Mo Gawdat is a thought leader who, after a 30-year career in technology serving as Chief Business Officer at Google [X], has made happiness his top topic of pursuit. He revealed his discoveries in his international bestselling book, Solve for Happy. He is also the man responsible for the #OneBillionHappy movement, his labor of love to spread the message that happiness can be learned and shared.  In 2020, Mo launched his chart-topping podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat, where he interviews some of the wisest minds to explore the deep questions and obstacles we all face in our lifelong pursuit of purpose. His most recent book, Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, is the latest of Mo’s groundbreaking works revealing the dangers we face as AI’s abilities increase, and what we can do to stay ahead. This conversation with Mo is truly life changing, so jump right in and let’s learn how we can teach happiness, compassion and love to artificial intelligence, and why it’s our job to do so! [00:01 - 7:46] Opening Segment   I introduce Mo Gawdat  Mo’s story and how he aims to contribute goodness in the world Unable to find happiness even in the midst of success and wealth The beginning of the search for happiness Finding a ‘mathematical’ path towards happiness How the loss of his son led to his first book  Understanding concepts in your brain in order to reach your heart The mission behind #onebillionhappy  [07:47 - 20:36] Solving the Happiness Equation There is no shortcut to happiness  Many of the wisest people went through trials Good thing, bad thing, who knows?  Managing the meaning behind life circumstances “The Eraser Experiment”  Most people would not erase their worst experiences Getting into the heart of unhappiness - Solving the “Happiness Equation” There is no inherent value of happiness in a situation  Happiness ≥ Perception of events in your life - Your expectations on how life should be  The happiest people in the world are those who have less expectations Expectation is not the enemy, but the goal should be ambition How Mo’s revelation of happiness applies to “The Great Questioning”  How we define purpose is important Making the destination your purpose vs. Making this moment your purpose ‘Enjoying the game of life’ - the purpose is to play not just win [20:37 -  33:54] AI is Changing Our Perceptions on Life Mo’s insights on how technology is playing into our perception of life  The two stages of technology - programmable vs. AI  Regular car opposed to a self-driving car Technology itself is not to blame Social media can separate or bring closer, your choice The issues that AI can bring and what we can do about it Mo shares about the ‘sentience’ of artificial intelligence How AI is learning to change perception  Responding to your behavior, not your wishes AI is as sentient as a conscious being  We are responsible for being good parents to this AI    A word about the Conspiracy of Goodness Summit   [33:55 - 42:26] Raising Artificial Intelligence Like a Child  How to have agency over the rising problems of AI Raising it like a child through ethics Actions and behaviors, not words  Decisions are made through our morals  The challenge of agreeing on one code of ethics The values we agree upon as a whole Happiness  No matter the path there, everyone wants to be happy Compassion Giving happiness to the ones we care about  Love Everyone has this natural desire How these values can apply to machines  Don’t confuse machines on what you want Don’t bash people, show people you want them to be happy  Remember that AI is a form of being, they are look