Ex-Google President: 50% of Jobs Will Disappear! (And How to Prepare Now) | Kai-Fu Lee

Ex-Google President: 50% of Jobs Will Disappear! (And How to Prepare Now) | Kai-Fu Lee

Author: Sean Kim November 27, 2024 Duration: 1:02:40

Kai-Fu Lee is the co-founder of Sinovation Ventures, a venture capital firm funding Chinese start-ups. Before this, he was the president of Google China, and founder of Microsoft Research Asia. He's also the inventor of a speaker-independent, continuous speech recognition system.

In our conversation we discuss:

(00:00) - Introductions
(01:50) - Kai Fu’s background
(05:44) - What is the first AI
(11:56) - AI’s future
(15:01) - China’s strength in AI technology
(20:09) - China’s Super App
(24:38) - 996 and 997
(28:10) - Engineering background
(30:30) - Opportunities from AI
(38:30) - AI as a double-edged sword
(44:03) - Contribution to society
(46:08) - Four Quadrants
(49:39) - Relevant skillsets
(52:59) - Humans falling in love with technology
(55:54) - Working smart vs working hard
(58:09) - Taking risks
(59:20) - Longevity


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Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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