Kevin Kelly

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

Multifaceted media figure and author known for his work in technology and culture. His roles span from former Wired editor to author of 'Excellent Advice for Living,' a compilation of 450+ wisdom pieces, and he maintains an active presence as a tech journalist and commentator. Podcasts feature him for his insights on technology trends, life wisdom, and his distinctive "angry optimist" perspective.

Appears On

TechStuff Masters in Business TBPN Possible The McShay Show Scriptnotes Podcast The Shawn Ryan Show Founders This Week in Tech (Audio)

Episode Appearances

TechStuff · May 6, 2026

We've Been Sold a Bad Bill of Goods About the Future

“Coined the term 'protopia' which is central to the episode's framework and discussion”

Protopian futures and narrative designDystopian vs. utopian thinking in tech and mediaLong-term thinking and cathedral thinking in business strategy

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Masters in Business · Apr 24, 2026

The Stock Picking Philosophy to Find the Next Amazon with Motley Fool's David Gardner

“Founded Wired; wrote The Inevitable; genius futurist; David fan”

Rule Breaker Investing Framework (Six Traits)Individual Stock Picking vs. Index Fund Passive InvestingDisruptive Innovation and Clayton Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma

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TBPN · Apr 23, 2026

Thoma Bravo Loses Medallia, OpenAI Drops ChatGPT 5.5, Bob Iger Returns | Diet TBPN

“Author of 2016 book 'The Inevitable' with 12 tech predictions; most have materialized accurately”

Private Equity Software WritedownsAI Disruption of Legacy SaaSMedallia Restructuring and Debt Crisis

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Possible · Mar 4, 2026

How Notion rebuilt for the age of AI

“Technology theorist cited for his concept of 'what technology wants'”

AI-native organizational transformationHuman-scale technology designMultiplayer AI collaboration

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The McShay Show · Feb 5, 2026

Our Favorite 2026 Prospects and a Super Bowl NFL Draft Retrospective. Plus, Mailbag!

“Trusted NFL scout and personnel evaluator who provides internal perspective on Blake Miller's character and work ethic”

2026 NFL Draft Prospect EvaluationOffensive Tackle Scouting and MeasurablesTight End Production and Athleticism

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Scriptnotes Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

722 - Orality, or Writing to be Spoken

“Former Wired editor quoted on receiving kindness from strangers”

Orality in screenwritingPost-production schedulingWGA contract negotiations

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The Shawn Ryan Show · Jan 26, 2026

#274 Tim Ferriss - Life-Changing Practical Wisdom Backed by Experience and Science

“Technologist and futurist; studies Amish technology adoption; practices voluntary poverty for resilience”

Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic HealthFear-Setting Framework for Decision-MakingMorning Pages and Journaling for Mental Clarity

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Founders · Jan 25, 2026

#410 Excellent Advice for Living

“Author of 'Excellent Advice for Living'; compiled 450+ bits of wisdom from life experience and timeless principles”

Habit Formation and Behavioral ChangeDecision-Making Frameworks and DeadlinesNegotiation and Persuasion Techniques

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This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 22, 2025

TWiT 1063: The Year's End - Top Stories of 2025

“Tech journalist and author; described as 'angry optimist'; featured in Intelligent Machines Best Of interview”

AI Model Performance and Scaling (DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)Generative AI Data Center Economics and ProfitabilityAge Verification Technology and Facial Age Estimation

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