Peter Diamandis

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10/12/2024, 8:01:32 PM
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Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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I took the HQ of XPRIZE to the only place it made sense: St. Louis, Missouri, and created the new Spirit of St. Louis organization, where we raised 500K by pitching our hearts out to the many multi-billionaire industrial families.
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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192d
My goal was to make people reimagine the idea of space flight and challenge the status quo of the assumption that only governments could do it. Back in the 90s, commercial and human space flights were viewed as insane.
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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192d
I created XPRIZE as a 501(c)(3), and without knowing who would fund it at first, I started asking for donations of $25 and $100 that were sent by mail (back when we had and cared about mailboxes) and slowly started funding my goal.
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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192d
I was gifted a copy of The Spirit of St Louis, which inspired me to create a prize for space flight, stemming from my frustration with space. I wrote a little note on the corner reading: XPRIZE. YES, books can CHANGE your life. To this day, I still read DAILY (and you should…
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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192d
If you haven’t heard of XPRIZE, we give massive cash prizes to anyone (yes, anyone) who can solve humanity’s biggest challenges. To date, we’ve awarded over $500M to turn CO2 into products, healing our oceans and creating water from thin air. I believe ANYONE can solve humanity's…
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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192d
How a crazy idea turned into one of the world’s most influential non–profits (XPRIZE) A thread.

The statement is part of a conversation about the XPRIZE initiative, which aims to solve significant global challenges through incentivized competitions. It discusses efforts to gain attention and credibility for the initiative by involving astronauts and government agencies in a public event. This constitutes public discourse as it engages with societal issues related to innovation, space exploration, and public-private partnerships.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not use harmful language and focuses on positive engagement with public figures and organizations. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and awareness of the XPRIZE initiative, which aims to address global challenges. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to promote the XPRIZE initiative, which seeks to benefit society by solving major issues. [+2]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement responsibly uses the platform to discuss the importance and impact of the XPRIZE initiative. [+2]