#11 - Andre Wegner: From Intent to Objects, Techno-optimism, Exponential Growth, Inequality, and the Future of Manufacturing

In this episode, we tak to Andre Wegner, Founder and CEO of Authentise about the present and future of Advanced and Digital Manufacturing, the possibility of building objects from atomic level up and automated translation of collaborative intent into the physical objects.

We touch on Andre's experience of investing in small businesses and affordable housing in West Africa and its problems with energy poverty, supply chain, and knowledge distribution.

We also discuss Andre's involvement with the Singularity University and his thoughts on exponential technological growth and Moore's Law, as well as his experience with teaching and inspiring the next generation of techno-optimists.

We identify increasing inequality gap as the most important societal trend. We conclude with debating ideas around device-independent life and the actualization of ideas in the real world.