Exponential Innovation

Explore the future of technology and innovation in this thought-provoking 48-minute conference talk from the SingularityU Thailand Summit. Delve into topics such as the democratization of technology, venture capital, and disruptive companies as Ramez Naam compares science fiction to reality. Examine the potential downsides of technological advancement and learn about the importance of embracing failure and permissionless innovation. Discover how Moore's Law, network effects, and digital transformation have impacted industries, using examples like Tesla, Kodak, and Amazon. Gain insights into the exponential growth of computing power and its implications for various sectors, including space exploration.

Introduction
Science Fiction vs Reality
Computing in Space
The democratization of technology
The potential downside
Venture capital
Speed and accuracy
Embrace failure
Permissionless innovation
Apple vs Sony
Moores Law
Disruptive Companies
Network Effects
Tesla
Kodak
Digital Music
Amazon