In the latest episode of Real Time, Bill Maher engaged Barry Diller, 83, in a thought-provoking discussion about memoirs, mortality, and the entertainment industry. With Diller promoting his memoir, Maher humorously noted Diller’s limited time for a follow-up. They explored Diller's views on AI, with predictions of profound societal changes even greater than those of the Renaissance. Additionally, Diller shared personal reflections on his fears regarding sexuality and how these fears may have shaped his success in business, highlighting Hollywood's evolving relationship with culture.
Barry Diller predicted that AGI would lead to a significant civilizational transformation, emphasizing its potential impacts to society being far greater than the Renaissance.
Diller reflected on his past fears about being open about his sexuality, comparing it to 'having an anvil over your head', and even linked this fear to his business success.
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