Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in Warzones | SRS #171

Shawn Ryan Show
Feb 14, 2025
Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in Warzones | SRS #171
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwSycrvcwAs
Palmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017.

Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5 billion in 2022, valuing it at $8.5 billion.

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00:00 Introduction of Palmer Luckey
04:48 Conspiracy Theories and Media Critique
08:03 Government and Military Insights
22:32 Advice for Young Innovators
35:19 Fatherhood and Family Life
38:03 Building Childhood Weapons
44:57 Sailing Adventures
52:37 Homeschooling and Early College
01:03:29 Founding Oculus and VR Innovations
01:22:39 Facebook's Billion-Dollar Investment
01:29:23 Political Controversy and Media Backlash
01:49:32 Facebook's Denial and Congressional Inquiry
02:29:38 Future Navy SEAL Technology
02:38:31 Robots and AI in Warfare
02:48:31 China's Military and Manufacturing Prowess
02:57:13 The Role of U.S. Tech Companies in National Security
03:11:29 H-1B Visa Abuse and Defector Visas
03:15:41 IVAS Program: Enhancing Soldier Capabilities
03:19:19 Challenges and Innovations in IVAS
03:22:06 Future Vision for Military and Law Enforcement
03:40:28 Ethical and Security Concerns of Selling to Civilians
03:47:22 Encouraging Innovation in National Security