Peter Diamandis

Rank 9 of 47

Score 152

4/ Instead, let’s design for a Star Trek future—where abundance exists, but challenges like exploration, discovery, and growth keep humanity thriving. We need to push boundaries, not just eliminate scarcity.

4/30/2025, 11:32:38 PM

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Peter H. Diamandis, MD

@PeterDiamandis

3/ This warns us: material abundance isn’t enough. Challenges give us purpose, drive innovation, and strengthen social bonds. A society without struggle risks apathy and decay—like the dystopia in WALL-E, where humans lose vitality in a world of ease.

Peter H. Diamandis, MD

@PeterDiamandis

2/ Despite material abundance, the mice formed aggressive cliques, mothers abandoned their young, and others became isolated. Reproduction stopped, and the population went extinct. Calhoun called it a "behavioral sink"—social breakdown, not scarcity, led to collapse.

Peter H. Diamandis, MD

@PeterDiamandis

Is a World of Abundance a threat to humanity?

What can we learn from John B. Calhoun’s "Universe 25" experiment? In 1968, Calhoun created a "mouse utopia" with unlimited resources—no hunger, no predators. The result? A chilling societal collapse.

A thread about the possible

The statement envisions a future where abundance coexists with challenges that drive human progress, using the 'Star Trek' future as a metaphor. It suggests that while eliminating scarcity is important, continuous exploration and growth are essential for a thriving society. This aligns with the idea that challenges foster innovation and social bonds, countering the potential apathy of a world without struggle.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement promotes a positive vision for the future, aiming to do no harm by encouraging growth and exploration. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It uses a well-known cultural reference to promote understanding and empathy for a future that balances abundance with meaningful challenges. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses its platform to inspire societal betterment by advocating for a future that values exploration and growth. [+1]