Futurist Peter Diamandis reveals 3 essential things kids need to succeed in AI era

To excel in the AI-dominated future, children need three key things, according to renowned futurist Peter Diamandis.

The pioneering entrepreneur and author of the recently released "We Are As Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance" described to Business Insider the qualities he’s encouraging in his twin teenage boys.

The XPRIZE Foundation founder and the host of the "Moonshots with Peter Diamandis" podcast urges parents to guide their kids in discovering their "massive transformative purpose."

Diamandis expressed feeling "fortunate" to have identified space as his purpose early on, expressing gratitude to the Apollo 11 Moon landing and original "Star Trek" series for "lighting that spark."

Finding his purpose enabled him to feel driven to "learn for himself, not for parents or teachers," he mentioned.

If you're a child these days, according to Diamandis, AI gives you the freedom to delve into whatever interests you. But you'll either do "surface-level learning" for school purposes or "dive deep" into subjects you’re truly passionate about "in your heart and soul."

Diamandis mentioned that the second "crucially essential" quality for the forthcoming generation is curiosity, as inquisitive children will be eager to "understand the tools" and use AI as an endless resource for exploring any topic with "the most patient educator."

Lastly, Diamandis believes the "greatest focus" for children in the future is honing their "mindset" and learning how to develop it.

He pointed to influential figures, including his enduring friend Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, social advocate Mahatma Gandhi, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

What drove these people to success, said Diamandis, wasn't "their wealth, their tech, their acquaintances," but rather their mindset.

"Even if everything was taken from them but their mindset remained, they’d rise again," he continued.

Diamandis stated that he encourages not only a curious, purpose-driven outlook but also "a mindset of abundance, growth, ambitious goals, and longevity."

There is widespread apprehension regarding how upcoming generations of workers will cope as AI and robotics developments threaten vast employment reductions.

Diamandis is one of multiple accomplished individuals offering their guidance to young people through Business Insider.

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman advised, "Find enjoyment in what you do — it's too demanding and challenging otherwise."

Wall Street icon Burton Malkiel suggested: "Stay adaptable and understand that you might change your perspective."

Tech investor Ross Gerber stated that students should pay attention in school, build social connections there, and learn from their elders and peers, as many lack skills "beyond playing Roblox," and anticipate their jobs to be a "four-hour daily task" they can handle from home.