Francis Fukuyama is a Stanford political scientist and the author of (among many other works) The End of History and the Last Man—arguably the most influential work in political science of the past half-century.

If “History” is driven by technology, how does Fukuyama now view biotech and AI—and their potential to usher in a new, post-human history?

These are difficult questions, but I wanted to ask Frank about topics that are both important and (at least for AI) on which he has spoken little until now.

We also get a sneak peek at his forthcoming book and discuss his ideas on bureaucracies, delegation, and state capacity.

Francis Fukuyama is a Stanford political scientist and the author of (among many other works) The End of History and the Last Man&mdash;arguably the most influential work in political science of the past half-century.
If &ldquo;History&rdquo; is driven by technology, how does Fukuyama now view biotech and AI&mdash;and their potential to usher in a new, post-human history?
These are difficult questions, but I wanted to ask Frank about topics that are both important and (at least for AI) on which he has spoken little until now.
We also get a sneak peek at his forthcoming book and discuss his ideas on bureaucracies, delegation, and state capacity.

Joe Walker hosts refreshingly in-depth conversations with founders, scientists, scholars, economists, and public intellectuals.

Joe Walker hosts refreshingly in-depth conversations with founders, scientists, scholars, economists, and public intellectuals.

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