About this episode
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO: https://www.FASO.com/podcast/ Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales! https://sovereignartist.substack.com/ --- Buy KK's book here: Excellent Advice For Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier This is a very special episode because we were able to interview Kevin Kelly thanks to our CEO Clint Watson, who after seeing a twitter post made by Kelly, was able to get him onto our show. Kevin Kelly is a celebrated author, speaker, and technology visionary known for his influential work on the intersection of technology, culture, and society. Co-founder of Wired magazine, Kelly has been a leading voice in the tech industry for decades. He's authored multiple books on cutting edge technologies, the future of our world, culture, and even a graphic novel. On this episode we will be discussing his new book " Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier " which came out on May 2nd and is currently available for purchase through Amazon or at your local book store. This little book of aphorisms packs a punch by giving you wonderful meditations, thoughts, and advice that apply to everything from finding inspiration, to finding your missing keys. Other notable titles by Kevin Kelly that are worth a read are The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Techonological Forces That Will Shape Our Future, Vanishing Asia which is a 50-year project documenting the disappearing cultures of Asia and What Technology Wants. And for our artist listeners, the title of the graphic novel he wrote is The Silver Cord. Kelly, a sought-after public speaker has given talks at numerous events around the world and is a founding board member of the Long Now Foundation, a nonprofit that is building a clock, known as the clock of the long now, that will accurately keep time for 10,000 years and is being built deep inside a mountain in West Texas. Aside from publishing books, Kevin Kelly also has a weekly podcast where he discusses cool tools, and he also writes a daily blog where he discusses technological trends, digital culture, AI, and it's also where he published an essay in 2008 that we will be discussing called 1000 True Fans. This essay has inspired many creative entrepreneurs seeking financial sustainability and independence. In this essay, Kelly hypothesizes that by cultivating a dedicated fan base of just 1000 individuals who deeply appreciate and support your work, you as a creator, can achieve success and freedom. He emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships with fans and delivering high-quality content that exceeds their expectations. Kevin Kelly's contributions to the intersection of technology, AI, and human creativity have solidified his position as a seminal figure. His vision and foresight have been instrumental in shaping our understanding of the digital age and its profound implications. As we navigate an increasingly connected and technologically driven world, Kevin Kelly's ideas continue to guide and inspire, challenging us to embrace the future with curiosity, optimism, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for the power of human ingenuity. So sit back, relax, maybe grab a notebook to take some notes, and join us for an enlightening conversation with Kevin Kelly. Follow KK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevin2kelly KK's website https://kk.org KK's blog: https://kk.org/thetechnium/ KK's Podcast: https://kk.org/cooltools/category/podcast-2/ KK's other books: https://amzn.to/3MvgzCt