Abundance is our future | Peter Diamandis

www.ted.com Onstage at TED2012, Peter Diamandis makes a case for optimism -- that we'll invent, innovate and create ways to solve the challenges that loom over us. "I'm not saying we don't have our set of problems; we surely do. But ultimately, we knock them down."
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[@simonbravo87]

One of the best futurists ever. Bar none. My man Peter Diamantis. Great presentation and a better outlook on the future of human society, visionaries are what make societies great time and time again!

[@squamish4244]

Martin Luther King, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, Thomas Jefferson, Voltaire, Archimedes, Pericles, Cicero, Louis Pasteur, Alexander Fleming...are you being serious? That list is representative of democracy, social justice, computers, communications, vaccinations and antibiotics, law, the written word, all things that have made the world better.

[@ubiguy2137]

@Wilbur Wafer you a troll or something?

[@KnowL-oo5po]

Artificial general intelligence will be man's last invention

[@ChantelJonesCIB]

Negativity gets us no where. Optimistic and positive thinking like this is desperately needed. Thank you.

[@alieninstallation50]

No where? No where at all? Start looking at negativity in a positive manner. We need not look anywhere but within to find positive energy.

[@guilhermechagas4372]

Quem veio assistir o vídeo por indicação do Ícaro de Carvalho, curti ai! rs ( muito bom!)

[@juniorgato3]

Eu! haha

[@germanabarros6992]

Eu também! :)

[@98bts]

Mano, eu fico puto com o tanto que o Ícaro é foda. Só recomenda coisa realmente boa!

[@maryana316]

Eu também x)

[@diasze505]

Ele acabou de indicar de novo kkkk

[@DharmendraRaiMindMap]

Peter Diamandis & Ray Kurzweil rock ! They predict the future with huge credibility & rationale . I am sure this talk clarifies & comforts people the way it has for me

[@squamish4244]

Yeah, it's just so many things are "right around the corner", and yet six years later, I don't see almost any of these predictions being right around the corner.

[@ubiguy2137]

@@squamish4244 which ones. Please clarify

[@squamish4244]

For instance: www.amazon.com/product-reviews/145161683X/ref=acr_dpx_hist_3?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=three_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar These are all serious reviews of the book that make criticisms in line with my own.

[@squamish4244]

I should also add that the rapid progress of AI and quantum computing may finally put all of these goals within reach.

[@ubiguy2137]

@@squamish4244 ok instead of using other people's reviews (which are not your own), please provide your evidence. It is not my responsibility to read and correct all of these limited biased Amazon comments.

[@romitbarat]

It is always so learning hearing Peter. Amazing insights that never get discussed otherwise.

[@Thelizzardcat]

I smiled when he said Khanacademy. That group is one of the only things truely helping me do well in my studies.

[@sandydavis119]

Fantastic presentation. Im reading "Abundance" in one of my EMBA classes; it's insightful, very well written and the most hopeful piece of "information" I hace read in a very long time. Strong work, Dr. Diamandis.

[@dannymagee8202]

+sandy davis Read 'Bold' afterwards and then read both again! Such powerful, logical positivity.

[@shinichimiyabayashi1668]

Do you have any other reading recommendation?

[@jasonjestin]

the world needs to hear this message now

[@minhyegu4]

I love this talk. I read that he gave ted talk in his book “abundance”. It is extremely easy to be pessimistic. But it takes a broadened view and graceful awareness to see great possibility in the future. If we choose to be pessimistic. We dont have a future. We have to see beyond those dreadful news. We have to see we dealt with every tough issue. See? We are vaccinating people from covid ! A year go. It seemed impossible. We are capable of resolving them. If we dont think we cant. There wont be a future for us!

[@TheRealEstateMedellin]

My good friend Neal delflorio gave me this book maybe 19-20 years ago. I read it and moved to Colombia soon after. I been ever since been building companies. This morning I started reading this book again. Amazing

[@LindseyBaker]

Thank You for presenting the TRUTH about our future. An amazing message that encourages all of us to think our way into abundance.

[@DeanRendar]

A much needed reminder to keep living our destinys, the abundance was so abundant, that I was made aware of this book from the $1 rack in the campus library. The cover looked like a chipotle product, also a symbol/lifestyle of the modern abundance when we choose to rethink value as seller makers.

[@joejee01]

I've watched this presentation many times over the years and it's epic every time ^v^

[@rebelgusanos]

What he says @5:48 really hit a nerve. Given that dream is now realised

[@schalazeal07]

Amazing talk and presentor!! Such passion and positivity!! Thanks for the enlightenment and comfort and the drive!!

[@LifeatMindvalley]

Loved this quote "Small teams driven by their passion with a clear focus can do extraordinary things. Things that [only] large corporations and governments could do in the past." ~ Peter Diamandis

[@ryanshelton9486]

Boy, this really panned out well.

[@XSilvenX]

This is one of the most incredible Ted presentations ever. The world has made all of such pessimists, but then you see this and it really changes your world view.

[@DrSRanjanMBBSAcupuncturist]

10:45 We are Living in Information & Communication AbunDANCE. The task ahead is to filter Wisdom out of Information. Mind Valley & Market (competition for the attention of consumers) is doing it. Many people like me don't watch TV. a few movies. KZbin, blog, podcast, Twitter is getting more attention.

[@christ_inspire_daily]

I'm watching this in 2020, and it makes perfect sense.

[@ubiguy2137]

Its 2020 and I can safely say that most of these predictions are accurate. You're a great thinker and inspiration, thank you Peter!!

[@SallyMorem]

Abundance. Now this is what A'm talkin' about. None of that dystopian nonsense here. Diamandis takes the power of accelerating technology seriously. Excellent.

[@rahulkukala9896]

I did not see Coca Cola deploying the Water Purifying technology in 206 countries across the world after 5yrs from this video.

[@ladystalker3953]

Probably did what big conglomerate do. They buy the technology, the patent, pay the inventor then kill the invention. Nothing new. Surely you know that, right?

[@taotechong]

206 is more than a little off the mark, but 8 countries isn't nothing. www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/infographic-ekocenter-progress-update edit: worth noting before you scoff at that, coca-cola has since expanded its philanthropic goals, and this particular project isn't the main focus of their water conservation. www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/2017-water

[@alexbrunodasilva4597]

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[@skylinegtr3454]

2 years in and they wont

[@Paccekabuddha]

2022 still nothing

[@corrinegirard9110]

This was probably the most interesting video I've seen...ever. It's nice to hear a POSITIVE outlook on our future. He presented some really great ideas and I'm excited to see what happens with new technology in developing countries. I think that everyone should see this talk.

[@ChrisCapel]

@enticed2zeitgeist Sure, but my point is that "world peace" won't be achieved by everyone suddenly deciding to love each other and stop being selfish, greedy and dishonest. If we get there at all, it'll be through generation after generation of social evolution. Again, assuming we don't blow ourselves up first.

[@yosoypatrick]

This is wonderful, can you imagine working alongside this guy everyday?! I fear though that people invested in class and old world technologies will resist the changes he foresees, but hopefully not for long.

[@luzimzo]

Phenomenal talk!

[@mastertheillusion]

Peter Diamandis is utterly brilliant. Between Planetary Resources, Singularity University and others, he is demonstrating a model of what a great CEO and entrepreneur is all about. I wish I had the opportunity to work with someone as inspiring as this.

[@luisfernandocuestasanchez4343]

Great to hear all of that, but I'm afraid that the pace in which technology is advancing is way faster than the working class can adapt. Especially during this century there will be a great disruption and people going through some really difficult times

[@VagabondLifestyles]

People keep hovering over the aspects of money and capital and it is clear with this TED Talk that abundance is about resource that help the individuals and the world get ahead...and that is the beauty of this concept, its not about restriction it is about expansion.

[@sambaker1457]

I met Peter Diamandis back in August. He is a genius and I'm confident that he'll save the world.

[@joshn2342323]

+Sam Baker He is not a genius. His brilliance comes from the fact that he will convince you that he will not save the world, rather he will convince you that it is YOU that will.

[@lokoloko9494]

This guy know how to motivate and talk to people. I wish I could talk as good as he does.

[@braydenkarr9499]

Hey guys it’s me from the future 2020 that he is talking about and things don’t seem any better... our whole world is burning

[@Legalmind2]

Love how this video starts of introducing that we are being too skeptical because of the design of our brain. Hundreds of skeptical comments appear below it pointing out all possible ways he could be wrong and everything sucks. I love humans ^^ we hate life so much yet we are so good at it

[@leonardocesar9129]

Quem veio pela indicação do Ícaro? Top demais!

[@icedcool]

This is an underlying faith in humanity, that as problems grow we deal with it.

[@existace]

Brilliant

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

I think that's where the ability to brand and market your ideas is going to become more important than ever before

[@Schultzee]

good video, but tricoder didn't predict the current pandemic...equipment is only as good as the operator, the skills to use it & willingness to truthfully report results

[@myjimworld]

People will always innovate out of all problems, and we don't have to worry about planning for "the long term". The only difference between the innovators and the rest of us is that the innovators will have a lot of wealth.

[@squamish4244]

My amygdala needs some calming down...

[@walterriardson410]

A catalog of positive innovations on the horizon. download mp3 version @ tinyurl . com \ pfb48yp . delete spaces.

[@joseluisjauregui820]

I'm grateful of being an engineer that works to provide new solutions to my country. Thanks Peter for the words full of confidence in a better world.

[@1001NailDesignersdeSucesso]

Quem veio pelo Ícaro de Carvalho?

[@SERGEY-KACHAN]

✓ Науч. Студия ✓ Sergey Kachan: kzbin.info/aero/PLlEX99xZE8qOvEV7vDZf_oAkyCOrS1p-z

[@josh2676]

its 2020 and we are still dumping out thousands of metric tons of garbage and waste to third world countries and to the ocean. what grand innovation have we come up with to get rid of our garbage? I have yet to hear anything

[@elvishiekios8826]

Since 2022 NYC recycles food left overs and gardenplants to compost and scientists found out clams clear plastics from the ocean. In Greece renewable energy provides 60%of the country's energy needs! Its WAR the most wasteful human activity so Putin and islamists must go!

[@LondonKuzz]

I think facebook is a great way of understanding other humans in a very deep and personal way, if you are able to read between the lines, which made me realize how the lack of logic brings humans into depression and how easy and logical it is to not fall into believing that your thoughts and reality are the same. This made me love this planet more than ever and realize how fucking true whatthis guy talks about is

[@neilpapier7384]

Here's the problem, abundance of technology does NOT equate to actual progress. Like the speaker mentioned, poorer individuals today have much more at their disposal than rich people did about 100 years ago. If were so advanced right now, then why is there a crisis in energy, water, the environment, terrorism etc. Why do we live in a less equal and unhappy society today than ever? All this technology yet why have we not already turned it into progress? An egalitarian society is more important to us than tech. Also, the idea that poor people should be happy with what they have because its better than what rich people had 100 years ago is dismissive to say the least.

[@acsfivepall1261]

Egalitarian... lol...

[@BoostedMonkey05]

When mechanical minds have caught up with our own amd become abundant enough, they will succeed us because they are faster, more efficient, and less costly. Everything that we have now is because technology has become more and more efficient than human muscles. Even now human minds are being succeeded by bots. There is no office at google demanding that all of these documents need to be sorted according to tags and like a 100 people sorting documents getting paid above minimum wage. We are the weakest link in our advancement through the tech tree.

[@naomi5503]

Thanks to the translation, I could understand the speech of Mr.Diamandis who's called an ally of Mr.Musk.Thank you very much again.

[@XT21]

i AM LIVING IN THE CITY OF HONG KONG, A REASONABLE WELL EDUCATED MAN, MY QUESTION IS: SINCE 2012, WHERE ARE THESE GOODIES HE TALKED ABOUT ARE NOW? WHY MOST OF THEM i HAD NOT YET SEEN IN THE MARKET? WHY ARE THESE GOODIES NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE, LIKE THE SMART PHONES WHY TODAY 22nd DEC 2016, THERE ARE STILL CHILDREN DRINKING DIRTY WATER IN ETHIOPIA? WHY SOME CHILDREN IN INDIA'S REMOTE ARID REGION JUST DIED FROM THIRST??????????????WE ALL KNOW THE TECH IS HERE, BUT WHY ARE THEY NOT AVAILABLE?

[@georgep6495]

uh, Youre asking why ebay isnt around in 1992 here...

[@elvishiekios8826]

Because of political ineptitude progress and abundance is delayed.

[@jacobman849]

Many people are WAY too pessimistic they don't know that are without question living in the best time in human history and is only getting better everyday.

[@angelataylor1782]

It is shameful when only a handful of people control the wealth of the world in disgusting obscene amounts of money. Are they alleviating poverty? No they want more and more in their greed and next comes power over people. WHY? We all only have on average 80 or 90 years here, so why do these people need more than they could spend in 1000 lifetimes. How can they sleep knowing millions starve while they pig out on the finest foods? Where is theirhumanity? Things have to change and things WILL change. People are waking up to the greed and avarice of these people, and we the people are on the move to change things.

[@squamish4244]

It has been ever thus. Inequality was far, far worse in the past. Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller were each worth over $300 billion in today's money, at a time when most people didn't even have indoor plumbing. The Rothschild family had assets valued at trillions of dollars today when malnutrition was still widespread in the richest countries. Ninety percent of the population of ancient Rome lived below the poverty line. There are actually fewer people living in absolute poverty today than ever before, and that number has been cut in half in 25 years - an astonishing and unprecedented achievement. We have actually made tremendous progress very quickly. The rising inequality today is only a historical moment, even though it certainly doesn't feel like one. Today's ultra-rich of course build vast mansions and yachts that will never make them happy, but many are also remarkably charitable and progressive in terms of establishing foundations and initiatives that will prove of great benefit to the future of civilization - for instance, the vast investment in medical innovation at present, or Bill Gates' anti-malaria campaign, etc. The necessary transition to a green economy could cause the most massive redistribution of wealth in history.

[@heckyes]

@H1TMANactual there are people like this in every kind of hobby/activity in the world. I personally would happily grow food, build automation, teach, counsel, basically whatever I needed to do to help see these ideas become a reality and that's why I advocate it and volunteer and give as much as I can.

[@queenbeenightly]

Good luck with all the psychopaths in positions of power.

[@thermonuclearlabcoat3701]

Wow thanks

[@lruffolo]

i love the optimistic view he presents and the perspective he is giving out to the world! three words Inspiringly beutifully true. belive people!

[@jimwilliams4627]

The power of positive thinking at its best.... Possibilities and hope... Nice to hear for a change.

[@glowbrighter143]

The perspective of a person is what changes situations to the positive or negative ( glass half full/ glass half empty) The same thing just a different way of looking at it. I personally would rather take the way of the opptimist and see what good we all can do then go towards that.

[@GoldwireIT]

TED finally has their videos in 1080P resolution now. GREAT!

[@DarkMatter2525]

I'm not saying I have the answer, but here's a possible reason: perhaps our idea of what is necessary has changed. NOW, we require cell phones, cable, internet, video games, Blu-ray disks, etc. And you'll find these things in the homes of the poor. Perhaps the so-called middle class family is living beyond its means, with all kinds of additional, purely voluntary expenses that a 1963 family didn't have.

[@marhainiabdhalim8327]

Yo where Yahweh at xD?

[@porcupineracer2]

This is a much better presentation then the previous TedTalk uploaded to KZbin. It recognizes human civilization's progress and its potential to make things better. Sure, if resources get scarce there will be troubles. But we've overcome doomsday scenarios before. There is a future for humanity. Science will bring humanity closer to solving the world's problems. Not drum-beating and scare tactics.

[@GeminiBlaze]

This is more of the aware education we need on a global scale, at least the majority, and connects right into The Zeitgeist Movement and Venus Project, the main groups promoting this aware information and it's need to simply be common knowledge. At this point. It's always hard to see people try to debate or deny this in grand scope, but then again I've been following this info for years, it takes time for newcomers, especially the indoctrinated and uneducated.

[@akshayrajsheakaran8]

This Video Blow Mind Thanks Peter for inspiring me My Goal is to change the education system non-conventional way

[@JakubKotyza]

What an optimist... I like people thinking that way.

[@dakotablue52]

he just kicks ass telling us what we CAN become, what we WILL become, what our DESTINY is.....the future of abundance...

[@Krazeel]

Thank You TED! Please, everyone, share this.

[@GeminiBlaze]

Come on, None of us wanna be too fatalistic about these things, but I can see what you mean, although I love his focus on positivity, he doesn't go over vast amount of social imbalance and mental detriment that still exist on a massive scale, and the power structure deterrents that help slow our grand possibility at this globally sustainable future, so easily possible. Then again he only has so much time. Still great talk, the education we all need.

[@akrulla]

Sorry to people who don't like swearing but... That was FUCKING BRILLIANT! Best video I've seen in a couple of months.

[@GroovismOrg]

Groovism is our salvation!! Being with The One will make our instincts go global. Miracles will begin to occur, as we Groove larger populations!! We need to Groove... It's an EMERGENCY!!!

[@TheKarmaComedian]

@ TED Director - uploading two vids within an hour of each other with diametrically opposing viewpoints - the irony is not lost on us. Thank you.

[@gearhead135]

I don't think I've ever been so hopeful. Thanks Pete!

[@DynamicUnreal]

This guy is Ray Kurzweil without the lack of enthusiasm. I agree with what he says, the world is always getting better but somehow humanity always thinks it's getting worse.

[@Klisstic]

that was only an example, and the point was not that it is ethical to have a throw away mentality, but that we can make a resource to become extremely accessible if we are innovative enough to create the right technology.

[@bentn13]

Being very positive is good, but some people are only mobilised through negativity...it depends on the hows and whens. The future is bright, but we still need to act to make sure it becomes bright.

[@Kaep2526]

It is not stupidity... It is their understanding at this point in time... We all have a starting point from which we build... Have little understanding and patience...

[@lordmetroid]

I find that national and international news feeds us negative stories, to get good reporting on that level, bloggers and other indie-media is preferable. However for local news the press seems very good at reporting a good mix of interesting and cheerful news as well as bad news.

[@vrd180]

It has never been a question of technical possibility, but of the social will power to change.

[@linkfan22]

That's why all people need to start taking on an entrepreneurial spirit. If you are entrepreneurial you can make your own goods and sell them over the Internet. I believe that's how jobs will be created in the future.

[@BrentNally]

I love Peter Diamandis!

[@avedic]

I completely agree with him. He's right on the mark. What sucks is....I still can barely pay my bills. :/

[@SunsetSheen]

This video actually gives me hope for this world

[@Hamdad]

And we will consume what they produce. Freed from drudgery we will do instead what we love, what fulfills us.

[@naybobdenod]

WOW Somebody with an optimistic view,how enlightening. Great TALK btw

[@tntnationwide]

So true!! Our survival instincts can be either our demise or our way out!

[@espimonti]

A matter of Perspective - Choosing Abundance is the New Paradigm. Thanks Peter!

[@tookarrowknee]

if it doesnt they wil eventually revolt and take everything by force

[@belliebum12]

Quantum computing is about to put one gigantic spike in that computer curve. I am so glad to have been born in an era where humanity may become immortal, powerful, and set for the rest of eternity. Let these days be remembered as the spark that began an empire, rather than the days when humanity dropped the ball.

[@panpiper]

Yes, I have said it myself all along, the oil does not run out, if just gets more expensive as it gets more rare. And at the same time as it is getting more rare and expensive, research on alternatives continues making those cheaper and cheaper as time goes on. At some point it simply becomes cheaper to use the alternative than it does the oil. This is simply not a problem other than the fact that energy is going to be more expensive in the future, at least for a while.

[@panpiper]

People may ignore problems, but not entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs specifically look for problems, on purpose, and then try to find the most cost effective way of addressing those problems. This is specifically because for an entrepreneur, every problem is an opportunity. Literally.

[@Doodsome]

Even though this dude's views are strictly subjective, he's sending pretty positive vibes =) Have to respect him just for that. Naive, but positive.

[@SeraphimGoose]

@radixdiaboli Not to mention, he never said we should stop worrying about the climate crisis and other problems. I interpret his approach as giving us some reason to be hopeful while we stick it out and do the best we can in the coming decades that look very bleak on the surface.

[@kingkobra1978]

Education and truth will set us free

[@FinanceLogic]

powerful. 13:25ish he mentions the khan academy (best teacher ive ever heard from.)

[@vaer-k]

Listening to ***** always makes me feel optimistic about the future.

[@inteligenciamilgrau]

5:47 ChatGPT

[@beaker4311]

this is amazing. it really shows that no matter what the doomsday people say... life isnt that bad. i love this guy.

[@TheCreateAUsername]

He looks like he's about to cry sometimes when he's speaking by his voice. But anyways I love this channel its making me a whole lot smarter.

[@gabrielp.arnold]

Interesting to be watching this during the COVID19 worldwide lockdown..

[@cheilazatta1524]

Thank you very much!! Thanks!!

[@CousinBobbyNR]

Bravo....What an amazing TED Talk Peter....you have great ideas and put a much needed positive perspective on our future and present predicaments. I shared this with all I could...Look forward to connecting with you on FB

[@smaffe1]

The goal is taking care of basic needs, so people can focus on propelling themselves higher in the economy without worrying about one's poverished conditions.

[@Rhoky]

If I recall correctly, Marx predicted the end of capitalism by 1950; he hated it. Yet it has proliferated to every corner of the world (with exception of North Korea). My knowledge is very limited, but what I do know is that capitalism has played a central role in the emancipation of people; it does not only distribute products and stimulate the economy, but spreads ideas - such as democracy, secular values, reason and rationality. Which truly is liberating!

[@italouruguayricano]

I started applauding.