Published Sep 2, 2021

748 - Jason Feifer (Part 2): What is holding us back from the future?

James Altucher and Jason Feifer delve into the evolution of skills amidst technological changes, using historical innovations like elevators to highlight societal shifts and the role of adaptability in overcoming fear-driven obstacles for future progress.

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Topics covered

Changing Skills
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Elevator Innovations
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Overcoming Fear
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748 - Jason Feifer (Part 2): What is holding us back from the future?

Topics covered

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Evolution of Public Spaces

Elevator Door Buttons

Elevator Revolution

Shifting Intelligence Skills

Medieval Economic Revolution

Smart Investing, Fantasy Sports

Future Skills

Elevator Etiquette Debate

Taxation and Resistance

Finding Opportunity in Disruption

Evolution of Podcasting

Emotions as External Experiences

Elevator Ethics Evolution

Evolution of Elevators

Episode Highlights

Changing Skills

Elevator Innovations

Overcoming Fear

748 - Jason Feifer (Part 2): What is holding us back from the future?

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Changing SkillsJason Feifer and James Altucher explore how intelligence and skills have evolved with technological advancements. They discuss the importance of adaptability and the potential skills needed for future scenarios.

Changing Skills

Elevator InnovationsJason Feifer explores how elevators not only transformed architecture but also sparked cultural and technological debates. He examines the societal shifts prompted by these innovations, drawing parallels to modern technological challenges.

Elevator Innovations

Overcoming FearJason Feifer explores how societal fears and economic disruptions can pave the way for innovation and transformation. He highlights historical examples to illustrate how challenges can lead to new opportunities and systems.

Overcoming Fear