56. Is Happiness Just for Humans? Why Machines Should Love with Mo Gawdat

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 mea