Kevin Kelly on Life, Technology, and Finding Meaning

In this episode of The Agora Podcast, Byron Reese welcomes Kevin Kelly, the founding executive editor of Wired magazine and a renowned figure in technology and digital culture. The conversation delves into Kelly's unique life perspective, starting with a pivotal moment 47 years ago when he chose to live as if he had only six months left. This experience not only influenced his approach to life but also his work with technology. Kelly's insights into life, death, and the intersection with technology are profound, as he shares the wisdom from his book, "Excellent Advice for Living." The discussion also touches on the concept of superorganisms and how this applies to humanity and technology, a topic Kelly is deeply passionate about. The episode is not just about technology; it's a deeper exploration of humanity, hope, and making the most of our time.

Biography:

Kevin Kelly is the founding executive editor of Wired magazine and a former editor/ publisher of the Whole Earth Review. He has also been a writer, photographer, conservationist, and student of Asian and digital culture. Kelly’s writing has appeared in many other national and international publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, Time, Harper’s Magazine, Science, Veneer Magazine, GQ, and Esquire. His photographs have appeared in Life and other American national magazines.

Links:

www.kk.org

Key Takeaways:

• Living Like It's the Last Six Months: Kelly's experience of living as if he had limited time left, and how this shaped his perspective on life and death.

• The Countdown Clock: Kelly's use of a countdown clock as a tool to focus on making the most of each day.

• The Concept of Superorganisms: Kelly's insights into the idea of humans as part of a larger, conscious superorganism and how this perspective can influence our understanding of technology and society.

• Applying Lessons from the Technium: Understanding the implications of technology as a superorganism and how this knowledge can guide our daily actions and choices.

  
  

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