In the early 1990’s, George Gilder was studying the physics of microchips and fiber optics. And in considering how these technologies might interconnect in unexpected ways, he predicted the innovation of the smartphone technology and wireless networks we depend on today.
So, what does America’s #1 futurist see coming down the pike now?
George is the bestselling author of 19 books in the realm of economics and technology. Known as the go-to futurist for Silicon Valley billionaires, George shares his ideas on technological innovation through Gilder’s Daily Prophecy.
On this episode of The Wiggin Sessions, George joins me to discuss his information theory of capitalism, describing how ideas and innovation flourish in a free economy and sharing his critique of Matt Ridley’s How Innovation Works.
George explains why he sees the Chinese as the big challenge of this epoch and shares his experience as an advisor to President Reagan.
Listen in for George’s thoughts on the impact of the pandemic and find out why you should forget about 5G stocks and invest in 15G instead!
Key TakeawaysHow military strategy and game theory inform George’s work
The difference between qualitative vs. quantitative arms races (and which favors free countries)
George’s insight on the relationship between creativity and surprise
The big idea behind George’s information theory of capitalism
Why free economies generate more creative results
How social issues influence the way George thinks about investing and his thoughts on the pandemic
George’s experience as an advisor to President Reagan and his role in the Strategic Defense Initiative
How George sees China as the ‘big challenge of this epoch’ and why a trade gap does NOT mean we’re losing
What Matt Ridley gets wrong in How Innovation Works
George’s approach to formulating ideas and why he’s most proud of his predictions around mobile systems and Wi-Fi
Why Wi-Fi 6 and 15G are much more interesting than 5G
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ResourcesLife After Google: The Fall of Big Data and the Rise of the Blockchain Economy by George Gilder
Wealth and Poverty by George Gilder
Life After Television: The Coming Transformation of Media and American Life by George Gilder
Henry Kissinger
Thomas Schelling
John von Neumann
Hans Morgenthau
Claude Shannon
Kurt Godel
Gregory Chaitin
Unreported Truths About COVID-19 and Lockdowns by Alex Berenson
Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative
Peter Navarro
Matt Ridley
Peter Huber
How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom by Matt Ridley
George’s Critique of How Innovation Works
‘Can Cargo-Carrying Drones Jump Over Air Freight’s Logistical Logjams?’ in IEEE SPECTRUM
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