Mo Gawdat | Scary Smart: How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Our World with Mo Gawdat, Bestselling Author

Artificial Intelligence may provide more creative solutions to global warming and social problems than we have yet conceived, but how will it change our future? What do we need to be aware of? How might we each take part in saving our world with the help of AI? Corinna is joined by Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X. Mo is also the host of a popular podcast, Slo Mo, and the international bestselling author of Solve For Happy. His new book, Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, will be released September 30, 2021. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/scary-smart-how-artificial-intelligence-will-change-our-world-with-mo-gawdat-bestselling-author More About Our Guest: Mo Gawdat Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with some of the wisest people in the world. In 2014, motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, Mo began pouring his findings into his book, Solve for Happy. His mission to help one billion people become happier, #OneBillionHappy, is his attempt to honor Ali by spreading the message that happiness can be learned and shared. In 2020, Mo launched his successful podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat, in which he conducts interviews that explore the extraordinary lives of everyday people. His latest book, Scary Smart, released on September 30, 2021. Connect with Mo: Website: www.mogawdat.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mgawdat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mogawdat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mogawdat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mogawdat Episode Highlights and Timestamps 03:40 Solve For Happy – Bestselling Book and One Billion Happy Not-For-Profit 10:00 Rebirth From Grief 16:20 Slow Down – The Purpose Behind “Slo Mo” Podcast (Is The Carrot Worth It?) 22:38 Artificial Intelligence – Preparing For A Future Led By Machines That Are Smarter Thank Humans 33:18 Defining Singulartity As It Relates to AI 37:19 Consequences of Our Behavior 42:20 Ethics + Punishment of AI 46:00 Sentience In AI 48:00 The Importance of Shared Values With AI: Happiness, Compassion, Love 50:20 The Donald Trump Tweet Example – How AI Learns From Our Actions / Inactions 54:20 How Can We Create A “Good” Artificial Intelligence That Supports Utopia 01:01:20 Believe In Utopia Order Scary Smart: https://amzn.to/433nnzg BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we’ve planted 35,755 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, and join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 1: Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! 2: Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.