Leaps Talk #4: CRISPR, A.I, & Brain-Machine Interface
Featuring Peter Diamandis. Held at Summit LA 2019 in Los Angeles
At the historic Ace Theatre in downtown LA. Peter Diamandis explored the potential of genetic engineering, AI, and other exponential technologies in curing ‘incurable’ diseases, transforming business models and what it means to be human. Co-Director of the Summit Institute, Ellen Gustafson, introduced the talk.
Peter Diamandis
Peter Diamandis attended MIT where he earned degrees in molecular genetics and aerospace engineering before obtaining an M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He then went on to become an innovative entrepreneur, starting over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, venture capital and education. He is an entrepreneur, a best-selling author, Founder and Chairman of the X Prize Foundation, as well as Co-Founder of Singularity University.
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