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Ladies and gentlemen...the one and only, Kevin Kelly!I have been waiting to do this interview for quite some time, and I am honored that Kevin made the time for me. This was an absolutely riveting, mind-expanding conversation.Kevin Kelly is the Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His new book for Viking/Penguin is called The Inevitable, which is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He is a futurist and a remarkable human being. I must say I agree with Tim Ferriss's description — Kevin is truly the real-life Most Interesting Man In The World. Show Notes:Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Kevin, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]Kevin and Arman get into a discussion about the origins of language. [04:27]Self-awareness is self-mapping. [06:38]Multiple dimensions of consciousness. [09:33]What A.I. can teach us about cognition and vectors of intelligence. [11:28]It’s impossible to optimize for everything. [12:26]Cyborgs and the extension of self that technology provides. [17:25]Creating a technological future that you actually want to live in. [25:45]Technology seen as a cosmic force that’s compatible with life. [30:05]Kevin talks about the possibility of a future where we are able to create beings who are conscious and self-aware. [35:38]Arman asks Kevin about his perspective on the concept of soul, spirit and divinity. [42:15]The Paradox of creation and a self-created God. [44:43]Engineering robots to feel pain. [53:10]Inspiring closing thoughts. [54:46]Resources/links:Learn more about Kevin KellyMention of WiredMention of The Silver Cord - Kevin KellyMention of Technium blogMention of Weekly newsletter RecomendoMention of Vanishing Asia book in Instagram Mention of Weekly podcast about the four favorite tools of remarkable peopleMention of Daily Cool Tools websiteMention of TRY video channelMention of SUM - David EaglemanFor show notes and links to all mentioned resources please visit: assadi.me/kevinkelly***If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a short 17-second review on Apple Podcasts here. It means a lot to me and really supports the podcast. Text me directly at: 619-825-2595Follow and chat with me on: Instagram FacebookTwitter