I agree, at one point he's saying how he enjoys seeing climbers pushing the limits - not for fame, but for themselves regardless of outside factors. And then he says that pushing the envelope isn't the way to go because new technology will make climbs easier in the future.

Can't imagine telling Royal Robbins et al. to not bother with the nose since people would be freeing it in a day it just a couple decades later.

In regards to Ray Jardine's insight, I'm not down with the idea of not free soloing a route because new technology will come along that makes it easier later.  Isn't it all about the challenge and the journey?

Alex Honnold interview and Ray Jardine insight