Descriptions:
Peter chats with Michael Kratsios on the White House’s vision for a new golden age of American science, including the Genesis Mission, AI-driven research, and the push to dramatically accelerate scientific productivity.
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Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360
Michael Kratsios is the White House Director of Science and Technology Policy and Assistant to the President for Science and Technology. He previously served as U.S. Chief Technology Officer and Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and later as a managing director at Scale AI.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to AI’s Impact on Society
02:22 – America’s Long-Term Vision for Space and Technology
03:52 – Government’s Role in Regulating Emerging Technologies
08:00 – Public Perception and PR Challenges of AI
10:38 – AI in Healthcare and Public Benefits
15:32 – America’s Big Bold Missions in Space and Science
20:53 – US Leadership in AI and Global Competition
29:39 – Challenges in Scientific Productivity and Innovation
33:34 – Reforming Scientific Funding and Experimentation
40:46 – Innovative Funding and Incentive Models for Science
49:22 – The Future of AI, Robotics, and National Missions
55:30 – Transforming Education for the AI Era
01:00:45 – The Vision for Accelerated Scientific Discovery
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*Recorded on July 29, 2026
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