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Published Aug 5, 2021

Emerging Technologies and China’s Crackdown on Tech — with Josh Wolfe

Scott Galloway hosts a compelling conversation with Josh Wolfe on China's tightening grip over its tech industry, the transformative impact of emerging technologies like AI and space innovations, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency across global markets, highlighting regulatory challenges and advancements in crypto security.
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  • Space Tech

    Space technologies are advancing rapidly, with companies like SpaceX leading the charge by reducing the cost of launching payloads into space. highlights how this democratization of space access is enabling new ventures, such as Planethood Planet, which began by launching smartphones into orbit 1. This shift is not only about imagery but also about communication and manufacturing capabilities in space, as seen with companies like Orbital Insight and Varda 2.

    Space has a new race that's on. And it's at a time with this geopolitical pressure, wherever Russia used to be an ally in space.

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    The competition among companies like Rocket Lab and Relativity is driving prices down, making space more accessible for various applications 1.

       

    Tech Interaction

    The future of human-technology interaction is set to become more intimate and integrated into daily life. discusses the progression from large computers to wearable tech, predicting that gesture-based interfaces will soon become mainstream 3. The concept of the "mirror world," where augmented reality layers enhance our perception of reality, is also gaining traction, with applications in real estate and beyond 4.

    The mirror world is basically saying we're going to have a layer of reality that's closer to augmented reality.

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    This evolution reflects a broader trend towards more immersive and seamless technology experiences, blurring the lines between the real and virtual worlds 5.

       

    Drug Discovery

    New imaging technologies and AI are transforming drug discovery, offering unprecedented insights into cellular processes. explains how Nobel Prize-winning techniques allow scientists to observe subcellular structures in real-time, revolutionizing how drugs are developed 6. This technological leap is akin to watching a security camera feed, providing continuous insight into cellular interactions and drug effects.

    You introduce a drug into the cell, you see how it's metabolizing, how it enters the nucleus.

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    The integration of AI in this field accelerates the discovery process, enabling the prediction of protein structures and interactions that were previously unimaginable 7.

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