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Introducing: Artful Intelligence | Ep 1: Malick Lombion on Hyperlapse x AI
4 december 2024 · 52 min
What if you could create the impossible with AI?
In this debut episode of Artful Intelligence, Chris McLeod introduces us to Montreal-based filmmaker Malick Lombion, whose groundbreaking technique, Hyperlapse X AI, is redefining video art. Malick combines hyperlapse cinematography with cutting-edge AI tools like DALL-E to compress time, space, and reality into surreal and mesmerizing visuals.
Malick pushed AI to its creative limits, proving that human ingenuity and machine learning can work in tandem to unlock new dimensions of art. Reid Hoffman and Chris explore what it takes to innovate at this level: the right partnerships, a willingness to fail publicly, and a commitment to going all in.
Discover how Malick’s work inspired a new wave of video creators—and what it says about the future of creativity in an AI-driven world.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/ Lees meerTime Stamps:
Introduction
00:01 – Artful Intelligence introduction.
02:36 – Chris and Reid discuss the central question: Can AI amplify human creativity?
04:08 – A brief history of cinematic breakthroughs, from Georges Méliès to hyperlapse.
08:13 – Malick explains Hyperlapse x AI.
Part 1: The Right Humans Are Required
10:01 – Malick discovers DALL-E 2 and its potential for groundbreaking visuals.
10:55 – Malick teams up with Manuel Sainsily to create Hyperlapse x AI.
12:26 – A long and tedious process.
13:35 – Reid Hoffman on the value of diverse collaborators in AI innovation.
Part 2: Plan on Failure in a Public Way
18:39 – Malick gets an offer to work with Insta360.
20:45 – Public experimentation on Instagram leads Malick to hyperlapse videos.
23:08 – Trial and error with a 10-foot selfie stick.
26:39 – Reid Hoffman on iterative deployment and learning from failure.
Part 3: Once You Know Where You’re Going, Go All In
31:26 – Malick begins transforming his 360 footage into a Hyperlapse x AI video.
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Spencer Hyman on flavor and chocolate
27 november 2024 · 44 min
Would the world be a better place if we all paused to enjoy a square of sustainably-sourced craft chocolate every day? In honor of the Thanksgiving season, Reid and Aria treat Possible listeners to a discussion about chocolate, flavor, and sustainability. Joining them is Spencer Hyman, whose company, Cocoa Runners, sells craft chocolates from sustainability-minded artisan makers around the world. He gets into the difference between flavor and taste, along with the future of personalized nutrition and the art of savoring everything from chocolate to friendship. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
2:33 - Hellos and intros
4:20 - Spencer’s journey into the world of chocolate
6:25 - The language of flavor
8:01 - How AI could impact taste
10:23 - Inflection’s Pi describes flavors in creative ways
13:03 - Leading a sustainable business that combines capital and social good
15:17 - Making chocolate more social
16:08 - Why chocolate is water-intensive
18:32 - Waves of culinary trends and innovations
22:17 - Midroll ad break
22:24 - Can technology help us better savor food?
25:14 - The next potential innovations in the food industry
28:07 - Why the order you eat things in matters
30:50 - Building meaningful connection via chocolate
34:14 - A conversation with Spencer’s daughter about chocolate and relationship-building
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Reid riffs on AI and public service technology
20 november 2024 · 13 min
Following an inspiring conversation with JusticeText co-founder Devshi Mehrotra, Aria asks Reid about other opportunities for AI to support public infrastructure. Plus, Reid discusses the state of venture funding and OpenAI’s $6.6 billion round. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Devshi Mehrotra on AI, justice, and public defense
13 november 2024 · 49 min
America’s criminal justice system relies on public defenders to represent anyone without access to a private attorney. But public defenders are chronically under-resourced and overburdened with caseloads. Can technology help lessen that load and, in effect, make the criminal justice system more just? This week’s guest, Devshi Mehrotra, says yes. Devshi is co-founder and CEO of JusticeText, a startup developing AI software to help lawyers search and review case material more efficiently and enhance police accountability. She joins Reid and Aria to talk about JusticeText’s offerings and opportunities, along with public-private partnerships and local governments’ evolving attitudes toward AI and innovation. Plus, a public defender shares her experience using JusticeText and Devshi demos the platform. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
3:10 - Hellos and intros
6:47 - What inspired the creation of JusticeText
10:38 - What America’s public defenders are up against
12:35 - How JusticeText can help
14:32 - On being a for-profit company
18:11 - Creating a new market
20:47 - JusticeText’s customer base
23:33 - Midroll
23:41 - A testimony from a public defender using the platform
24:40 - Requests for new features
25:58 - JusticeText demo
28:50 - How AI is supporting, not replacing, public defenders’ jobs
30:23 - The intersection of government and technology
32:53 - How local governments are thinking about AI
34:59 - Other technologies that could improve the justice system
37:28 - What entrepreneurial advice Devshi would give her younger self
38:43 - The future of JusticeText
40:42 - Rapid-fire questions -
Reid riffs on Bill Gates and promising technology developments
6 november 2024 · 9 min
After last week’s wide-ranging discussion with Bill Gates, Aria asks Reid for his take on the work of this philanthropic luminary. Plus, Reid gives a three-part answer to the technology developments he thinks are going to have broad and beneficial applications across many fields. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Feed Drop: Reid Hoffman: Entrepreneurship, AI, and the Battle for Democracy
5 november 2024 · 34 min
In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki for an illuminating conversation with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and partner at Greylock. Together, they explore entrepreneurship, politics, and artificial intelligence, offering unique insights into blitzscaling, the future of democracy, and how games shaped his strategic thinking. Hoffman shares candid views on Silicon Valley dynamics, the impact of extreme wealth, and his optimistic vision for AI's role in society. Discover how this tech pioneer navigates the intersection of technology, business, and civic responsibility. Lees meer
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Feed Drop: Masters of Scale: President Bill Clinton in conversation with Reid Hoffman
4 november 2024 · 36 min
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, we’re bringing you a bonus episode from Reid's Masters of Scale podcast. A few weeks ago, Reid sat down with former President Bill Clinton at the Masters of Scale Summit to talk about the current state of American democracy, polarization, and what’s at stake in this election. Their full, unedited stage conversation is presented in this episode. To hear more conversations like these from Reid Hoffman, subscribe to Masters of Scale wherever you get your podcasts: https://mastersofscale.com/follow Lees meer
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Bill Gates on possibility, AI, and humanity
30 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
How many lives will be saved with the help of AI over the next decade?
Reid and Aria sat down with Bill Gates to discuss his main areas of focus: climate change, energy, global health, and education—and how AI will help transform each of them. Taking a bird’s-eye view of society’s challenges, it’s easy to give in to pessimism. But as one of the most influential people in the world, Bill Gates has a unique perspective on how far humanity has come and what our potential—and timelines—for meaningful change really look like. He gets granular on everything from cows (5% of global emissions) to disease reduction and eradication (Guinea worm disease). At each turn, he has data at his fingertips to ground his beliefs. So, what current set of innovations is Bill most excited about? And what is realistically on the horizon for AI, climate change, energy, global health, and education? Lees meerFor more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
03:18 - Hellos and intros
03:24 - Projects Bill is most excited about
05:46 - Bill’s recent Netflix series
08:14 - Technology that will change what’s possible
10:41 - Solutions for malnutrition
12:09 - Cow-based solutions for climate change and nutrition
17:06 - What Bill is working toward for climate change
19:19 - Viable alternative energy sources
23:80 - What will make solar work?
26:47 - Nuclear fission and fusion
29:30 - How AI will help mitigate climate change
32:38 - What to focus on in global health
37:24 - AI and drug discovery
39:52 - What else will AI unlock in public health?
42:28 - Personalized medicine: is it worth it?
44:02 - Conditions on the ground in the poorest countries
47:29 - AI in education
51:24 - Khanmigo and early GPT-4
54:59 - Non-tech levers for change in education
56:34 - What would Bill ask someone from 2100?
58:25 - AI in 3-5 years, and what comes next for work
01:03:05 - Rapid-fire QuestionsSelect mentions:
The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven … -
Reid riffs on iterative development and cultural differences
23 oktober 2024 · 14 min
What does productive collaboration between big tech developers and the rest of the world actually look like? This week, Reid gets into the value of competition, iterative development, learning mindsets, and red teaming in tech and business—in the United States and globally. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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James Manyika on global AI and inclusion
16 oktober 2024 · 46 min
How can people in all corners of the world participate in the AI revolution and unlock benefits in their own lives? James Manyika, Senior Vice President of Research, Technology & Society at Google, joins the show to discuss global access to AI and the impact on capitalism, the economy, science, and the workforce. He speaks to Google’s latest AI developments, including tools to warn people about natural disasters like floods and wildfires, along with the virtual research assistant NotebookLM. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here: www.possible.fm/podcasts/manyika
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
01:18 - Hellos and intros
02:36 - James’s career and path into AI
03:59 - UN involvement and diversity of perspectives in global AI
08:04 - Learnings from UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI
10:01 - NotebookLM demo
12:06 - Specific uses of the virtual research assistant NotebookLM
15:03 - Global positive impacts of AI
18:38 - AI and capitalism, the economy
24:10 - AI and climate change
29:17 - Humanity and AI development
32:14 - How to mitigate risks
35:02 - The rising importance of humanist disciplines
36:50 - NotebookLM rollout
39:31 - Truth and bias in the age of AI
40:58 - Rapid-fire questionsSelect mentions:
NotebookLM - https://notebooklm.google.com/Governing AI for Humanity, from the UN's High-level Advisory Body on AI - https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/governing_ai_for_humanity_final_report_en.pdf
Project Green Light - https://sites.research.google/greenlight/
“Applying AI to Rebuild Middle Class Jobs” by David Autor - https://www.nber.org/papers/w32140
“Accelerating Climate Action with AI” from BCG – https://web-assets.bcg.com/72/cf/b609ac3d4ac6829bae6fa88b8329/bcg-accelerating-climate-action-with-ai-nov-2023-rev.pdf
Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: wha…
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Reid riffs on the next generation of LLMs
9 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Reid unpacks the decision to appoint Sean White as the leader of Inflection and outlines what makes him uniquely poised to take on this exciting challenge. Plus, Aria asks Reid about the future landscape of LLMs. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Sean White on Inflection and AI frontiers
2 oktober 2024 · 41 min
How will an empathetic AI interact with humans? What if we used AI not just for its IQ, but its EQ? How do we build the trust to enable it to take agency on our behalf? Lees meer
This week, Reid and Aria sit down with an expert and friend, Sean White to start answering those questions. Sean White is currently the CEO of Inflection AI and is working on expanding the relationship of what AI can do for humans. Sean takes a humanist approach to new technology, and is interested in AI that can go beyond intelligence to learn empathy and take action. Sean's background is as wide-ranging as the conversation, where we discuss the influence of AI in everything from neuroscience to understanding animal languages. Plus, listen to a live test with Pi to demonstrate Pi's ability to handle a tough situation at work, with empathy.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
01:22 - Hellos and intros
3:20 - Microsoft and Inflection
6:27 - The capabilities and influence of Inflection’s Pi
11:02 - Pi in the workplace
12:10 - Pi in action
15:38 - AI isn’t a human; it is a tool
16:11 - Pi’s IQ vs EQ
17:46 - Pi’s AQ, or our ability to take action via AI
18:51 - How our lives might change in the near future with Pi
21:36 - How our skill sets will elevate
22:28 - Neuroscience and AI
25:22 - Owning your intelligence
30:14 - The wonders of Earth Species Project
34:05 - Rapid-fire questionsSelect mentions:
Inflection: https://inflection.ai/
Spruce art collective
Dr. Eddie Chang, Chang Lab, UCSF
Familiarity by the Punch Brothers
Dr. Hirokazu Kato, Nara Institute of Science and TechnologyPossible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring…
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Reid riffs on Silicon Valley, politics, and the election
25 september 2024 · 17 min
With Election Day fast approaching, Reid tackles some big questions: Is Silicon Valley leaning increasingly red? How can—and should—the government modernize voting? Is there a place for AI agents in politics? And which party is really best for business right now? Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Sarah Longwell on politics, AI, and elections
18 september 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
What’s driving some of the greatest political divisions and threats to democracy ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election?
This week, Reid and Aria attempt to unpack this with someone who specializes in listening to American voters and translating those insights, at scale: Republican political strategist and The Bulwark co-founder/publisher Sarah Longwell. Sarah, who also hosts The Focus Group Podcast, joins the show to talk about her experience listening to everyday voters through focus groups — and her perspective on how doing so can help people better understand one another, combat misinformation, and heal some of the deepest divides in America today. She shares her perspective on Donald Trump, the upcoming election, the state of politics in Silicon Valley, AI, the future of the Republican Party, and the value of compromising. Plus, Reid tests GPT-4o’s ability to separate fact from fiction.
Note: This conversation is not intended to proselytize or convert anyone. Rather, it is an attempt to learn from someone who has spent hundreds of hours talking to thousands of voters about their lives and politics.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
03:41 - Hellos and intros
04:55 - The state of politics now
06:08 - Inside the mind of an undecided voter
08:22 - What polls actually tell us
10:04 - What’s different about the political attitude right now
12:22 - How focus groups work, and what they tell us
18:08 - The benefits of qualitative research
18:52 - How can technology improve focus group research?
23:12 - How to become a better listener and persuader
28:21 - The impact and use cases of AI running focus groups
34:03 - When a human touch is necessary
36:37 - AI video-based sentiment analysis
41:05 - Sarah navigating being a lone wolf in politics
45:19 - What Sarah learned fighting for marriage equality
47:25 - How does misinformation spread and stick?
54:08 - What’s next for the Republican … Lees meer -
Reid riffs on his personal history with AI
11 september 2024 · 11 min
Reid reflects on his early exposure to AI as an undergraduate at Stanford and on navigating the space between academia and industry. Plus, he and Aria discuss human outcomes of technology—and how human-centered technologists such as Fei-Fei Li, Mustafa Suleyman, and Kevin Scott have helped him keep those outcomes top of mind. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Daphne Koller on drug discovery and AI
4 september 2024 · 1 uur
How can scientists leverage AI and machine learning to more effectively research, develop, and deliver new drugs? This week, Reid and Aria talk drug development with renowned computer scientist and executive Dr. Daphne Koller, whose company, insitro, uses machine learning to improve the quality and speed of drug discovery. She addresses several ways AI and ML are already being used to redefine diseases and create better therapeutic interventions. Plus, she shares her experience transitioning from academia to industry. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here: https://www.possible.fm/podcasts/dkoller
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
00:01: Cold open
00:43: Hellos and intros
3:20: Early involvement in AI
5:00: Overview of drug discovery and its evolution over the last five years
7:50: AI and machine learning impact on biology and drug development
9:09: Pi aside defining AlphaFold
11:37: Areas of acceleration and opportunity in AI and drug discovery
17:21: Synthetic data
21:21: AI implications on therapeutic hypotheses
23:54: Personalized vs. precision medicine
27:04: Closing the data feedback loop
30:31: Exciting announcements
34:24: Privacy and data
36:41: GPT-4 story
38:48: Stuart Russell’s comments on the applications of Koller’s thesis
43:36: AI as a moving target
47:24: How can academia and industry positively impact society and humanity
51:58: insitro’s culture
54:18: - Rapid-fire questionsSelect mentions:
Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to build a Sustainable Planet by Hannah RitchieStuart Russell
Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid…
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Reid riffs on the future of human connectivity
28 augustus 2024 · 10 min
This week, Reid veers toward science fiction, tackling big questions including: Is a single mentally-linked network in our future? Can and should humans create other sentient beings? Lees meer
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Nick Thompson on our AI future
21 augustus 2024 · 53 min
What might it look like if we used AI to make democracy work better and to make society more equal? In this special live recording of Possible, Aria turns the tables on her co-host, interviewing Reid alongside Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson. They discuss AI-native generations, the future of friendship and social connections, media, data, privacy, and democracy in the age of AI. To kick off the episode, Reid’s avatar makes a cameo. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here: https://www.possible.fm/podcasts/nthompson
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
1:53 - Hellos and intros
2:15 - A question from Reid’s AI Avatar
6:24 - Defining this moment in technology
10:08 - AI, journalism, and democracy
13:32 - AI and empathy
20:17 - Why AI is exciting for young people
22:44 - How impacts the world of friendship
33:07 - AI and privacy
41:21 - Looking ahead
47:51 - Rapid-fire questionsSelect mentions:
The Worlds I See by Fei-fei LiEarth Species Project
Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.
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Reid riffs on AI regulation
14 augustus 2024 · 14 min
This week, Aria asks Reid about government regulation of AI, including where the U.S. fits in on the global stage and how America can learn from where the early regulation of social media fell short. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Gina Raimondo on AI, government, and commerce
7 augustus 2024 · 33 min
How can the U.S. government support the use of AI to stimulate innovation, bring healthcare to people more effectively, and educate people more equitably—all while thoughtfully navigating technology’s impact on people’s way of life? Lees meer
On this week’s episode, Reid and Aria sit down with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss her work leading the government’s efforts to minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of AI for Americans. She gets into the federal government’s approach to AI innovation and safety, emphasizing the importance of global partnerships. Plus, she shares how the U.S. can make hardware “sexy” again—and why it matters.
Read the transcript of this episode here: https://www.possible.fm/podcasts/raimondo
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
3:30 - Hellos and intros
6:44 - Hopes and goals for American citizens
9:34 - America’s approach to AI compared to its approach to other digital innovations
14:15 - How the U.S. can “make building hardware sexy again”
18:21 - International cooperation on AI
21:39 - How technology leaders can contribute to private-public partnerships
24:14 - What excites Secretary Raimondo most right now
26:35 - How industry can relieve anxiety about job security in an AI-worldSelect mentions:
AI Safety InstituteCHIPS Act
Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs)
Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind …
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Reid riffs on AI agents and investments
31 juli 2024 · 15 min
In this episode, Aria asks Reid about his general and AI-specific investment philosophies, including what draws him to a pitch and what raises red flags. They discuss agentic AI, robots, and hardware. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Ashton Kutcher on AI and investing
24 juli 2024 · 41 min
This week, Reid and Aria are joined by Ashton Kutcher. While you might know him as the actor and producer who rose to fame on That ‘70s Show, Dude, Where’s My Car, and MTV’s Punk’d, Ashton is also an accomplished venture capitalist. He is co-founder of the VC firm Sound Ventures, and he has been investing in AI for more than a decade. Ashton, Reid, and Aria discuss the future of AI software and hardware, startups, and the AI revolution’s impact on society. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
3:00 - Hellos and intros
3:56 - Ashton and Reid’s trip to the South Pole
8:20 - What’s exciting about AI for investors
13:31 - How Ashton brings AI into his daily life
19:02 - Changes to the job market in an age of AI
22:01 - How people can maintain their agency and find more time in the age of AI
26:37 - AI and talent-sourcing
30:40 - How to be a “tryer”
35:14 - Rapid-fire questionsSelect mentions
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Dædalus
Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.
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Reid riffs on building better cities
17 juli 2024 · 11 min
Reid discusses what aspects of urban planning need to be reimagined. He advocates that prioritizing smart technology, clean energy, and data can vastly improve residents’ quality of life. Plus, Aria asks Reid about the potential of technologies existent and forthcoming—including self-flying cars. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community
10 juli 2024 · 52 min
What if we built cities focused around community, leveraging technology to actually increase human connection, health, and fulfillment? Devon Zuegel, the leader of Edge Esmeralda—a pop-up village that took place in June 2024—joins Possible to discuss how she is reimagining cities to optimize for community. In this episode, Devon, Aria, and Reid get into why designing cities with intention can impact quality of life and strengthen communities. Devon shares what she has learned from Edge Esmeralda—and what she plans to build from here. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
2:20 - Hellos and intros
4:39 - Computers are like gardens
6:25 - Fictional Cities
8:15 - Cities are the platforms we build our lives on
10:10 - City as a networks and places of opportunities
13:40- Best and worst designed cities
15:40 - AI element
19:20 - What is Edge Esmerelda?
26:00 - Devon’s learnings thus far
31:50- Scaling Cities of the Future
36:30- Intersections between technology and cities
39:10- Philosophical manifestos of cities
43:30- Devon’s thoughts on California Forever
44:10 -Rapid-fire QuestionsSelect mentions:
Edge Esmerelda ( https://www.edgeesmeralda.com/welcome)
Chautauqua (https://devonzuegel.com/chautauqua-an-idea-embedded-in-a-place)Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s Chat…
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Reid riffs on California Forever and housing
3 juli 2024 · 14 min
Reid talks about why he invested in California Forever, the ambitious sustainable city project in Solano County, California. He contends with some of the concerns that have been raised about the initiative and states his case for the best way to fix the affordable housing crisis. The answer just might be surprisingly simple. Aria also asks Reid about exciting sustainability projects that aren’t getting the attention they deserve. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities
26 juni 2024 · 52 min
What if we could build the ideal sustainable city from scratch? This week’s guest is aiming to do that, and he has unique insight into what making that dream a reality can look like. Jan Sramek is the founder of California Forever, a company aiming to build an affordable, urban community in Solano County, California. Reid—an investor in California Forever—and Aria sat down with Jan to talk about the vision for the city, where it draws inspiration from, and some of the controversy that has sprung up around the initiative since it was announced in 2023. Why build a new city rather than developing existing ones? How will this new city be connected to the surrounding community? And when might the first residents be able to move in? Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more about:
California Forever/East Solano Plan (https://eastsolanoplan.com/)
Zipline (https://www.flyzipline.com/)
Living Carbon (https://www.livingcarbon.com/)
JFK speech at Rice University (https://www.rice.edu/jfk-speech)For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
03:45 - Hellos and intros
04:25 - Where does Jan draw inspiration from
05:57 - Jan’s journey to real estate
08:18 - What is California Forever’s timeline?
10:44 - AI weighs in on initiatives to refresh existing cities
13:07 - Cities to look to for inspiration
14:48 - How to create economic opportunity in a new city
17:58 - The importance of local jobs
21:23 - Responding to criticism
24:30 - Most exciting developments
25:55 - Most common misconceptions
27:04 - Community feedback and climate efforts
30:53 - How to connect to public infrastructure
32:38 - How feasible is California Forever, exactly?
35:14 - Learning from past and present initiatives
39:52 - Nonprofit and government stakeholders
42:24 - Why is building from scratch greener?
45:08 - Rapid-fire questionsPossible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and …
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Reid riffs on going from idea to launch
19 juni 2024 · 12 min
In this episode, Aria asks Reid about the path from idea to execution—and Reid draws from LinkedIn to share his launch lessons. Plus, Reid predicts how AI will—and won’t—impact food, dining, and restaurants. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Massimo Bottura on the future of food and creativity
12 juni 2024 · 47 min
What role might artificial intelligence play in making the perfect meal? How will AI transform food creation—and creation more generally? Massimo Bottura—legendary Italian chef and entrepreneur—joins Possible to talk about the future of food, human creativity, and how technology factors in. Massimo, Aria, and Reid discuss the roles of joy and innovation in fine dining, technology’s potential to enhance human connection, and Food For Soul, the nonprofit Massimo and his wife Lara created to turn surplus food into incredible community meals for people in need around the world. Lees meer
Plus, Massimo reacts to a few AI surprises, including: Reid’s avatar speaking Italian; Pi’s predictions about restaurants of the future; and a customized copy of Reid’s book, Impromptu, that includes a personalized section for Massimo.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
3:36 - Hellos and intros
4:24 - Reid’s AI avatar has a message for Massimo
7:02 - The relationship between invention and human connection
13:14 - Joy and innovation in fine dining
20:16 - Discussing Massimo’s custom copy of Impromptu
27:32 - Massimo’s work for the next generation
31:03 - Food for Soul
38:32 - Slow Food, Fast Cars
21:46 - Pi’s thoughts on restaurants 50 years in the future41:34 - Rapidfire Questions
Select mentions:
Food for SoulSlow Food, Fast Cars by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore
Reid’s 2023 Bologna Business School commencement speech
Gastromotiva founder David Hertz
Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with …
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Reid riffs on coding and K-12 education
5 juni 2024 · 12 min
What will being a software engineer look like in the future, when the predominant coding language is English—or whatever language you speak—instead of JavaScript? In this episode, Reid reflects on his own education, including the value of studying philosophy. Plus, he shares what he’d prioritize in designing kids' classroom experiences today and gets into AI’s potential to help customize lessons to align with students’ curiosities and learning styles. Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Pat Yongpradit on AI literacy and computer science education
29 mei 2024 · 49 min
What does AI literacy mean for students and their teachers? Code.org Chief Academic Officer Pat Yongpradit—himself a former middle school computer science teacher—joins Reid and Aria for the first-ever live-taping of Possible, recorded at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. Lees meer
In this episode, they discuss why school-wide bans on AI are a terrible idea and what “always be learning” refers to in an age of AI. Plus, Pat unveils, for the first time publicly, Code.org’s newest tool for teachers: an AI assistant that helps computer science teachers grade assignments.
Special thanks to Will Cullen, Colin Faul, Bella Willis, Braeden Rutherford, Whitney Kim, Samantha Urban Tarrant, Hadi Partovi, Debra Quazzo and Little Monster Media Company.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
2:19 - Hellos and intros
2:50 - Pat’s social mission video game homework
4:34 - Pat’s origins with teaching and computer science
6:33 - Making Microsoft Copilot as accessible as possible Code.org’s mission
8:08 - Learning concept tools for real world applications for
9:45 - What do young people need to know about AI literacy work
11:58 - What Pat is excited about with generative AI and the future
13:40 - What are the guardrails for the classroom with AI
16:45 - How does AI enhance teaching and learning
21:31 - Break
22:04 - Using Devin as a lens into the future
24:09 - Multidisciplinary ethics around coding
28:45 - What project would Aria do for Do Something through the lens of AI
34:55 - What you are most worried about when it comes to AI and education
39:09 - Code.org secret sauce and future
41:10 - Rapid-fire questionsSelect mentions:
Cointelligence by Ethan MollickTeachAI
Stanford Accelerator for Learning
Amazon Echo skit from Saturday Night Live
Demo of the AI engineer Devin
Bologna Business School Commencement Speech
ASU+GSV Summit and AIR Show
Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightes…
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BONUS: Reid Hoffman’s speech: Humanity’s Hegelian Golden Braid
24 mei 2024 · 32 min
What should we keep in mind as we venture into this new AI era? Reid Hoffman delivers a speech, entitled Humanity’s Hegelian Golden Braid, to address this question. The speech offers six guiding maxims related to AI, humanity, and technology—and weaves through Hegel and Hofstadter, cathedrals and griffins, T.S. Elliot and Hyman Minsky, and more. Lees meer
This speech was originally given by Reid Hoffman in English on May 24, 2024 after accepting an honorary doctorate from the University of Perugia. It’s also been translated and delivered by REID AI (an AI version of Reid Hoffman) in nine different languages. For videos of those translated speeches delivered by REID AI, a transcript of the speech in English, and more, please visit: https://www.reidhoffman.org/perugia-speech.
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Reid riffs on tech journalism and the TikTok ban
22 mei 2024 · 15 min
In this episode, Aria asks Reid about the roles and responsibilities of technology journalists, along with his thoughts on the TikTok ban (recorded before President Biden signed the TikTok Ban bill into law). Lees meer
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Feed Drop: On with Kara Swisher: Reid Hoffman talks Trump, Thiel & AI
22 mei 2024 · 43 min
Alongside this week’s riff from Reid on tech journalism and last week’s episode with Kara Swisher, we’re bringing you a conversation between Reid and Kara that originally dropped as a March 2023 episode of “On with Kara Swisher.” This duo has known each other since the 90s, when Reid was fresh off the sale of PayPal and before he co-founded LinkedIn. On this episode, they discuss Reid’s donations to Biden and other Democrats, how his political views have impacted his friendships with Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, and why he is so bullish on AI. Lees meer
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Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability
15 mei 2024 · 58 min
What will the media landscape look like as tech companies, as opposed to traditional media, own increasingly more ink? And who better to offer an optimistic take on the news industry’s future than…Kara Swisher?! Lees meer
Reid and Aria speak with the famous—and famously direct—tech journalist, author, and podcast host about the roles and responsibilities of journalists covering rapidly developing innovations, along with those of the technologists driving advancements. They cover the OpenAI/New York Times lawsuit, disinformation, TikTok legislation, and AI’s potential to improve healthcare and climate outcomes. Plus, Kara makes the case that today’s content creators benefit from staying relatively small vs. striving for scale.
Topics:
3:30 - Hellos and intros
3:54 - Technology that makes Kara optimistic
6:40 - Technology to solve climate change
8:43 - Why health-tech and climate tech inspire optimism
10:09 - State of the media landscape
15:34 - Can smaller-scale media work?
16:56 - Pi weighs in on Patrick Soon-Shiong
19:33 - How will AI impact media misinformation
22:27 - Impact of AI in politics
27:52 - Kara’s latest book
30:36 - Is AI training “stealing”?
37:28 - TikTok ban
42:51 - A question for Reid: Is TikTok worth buying?
45:43 - How to shape capitalism
51:30 - Rapid-fire questionsFor more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Select mentions:
Burn Book by Kara SwisherPlatformer News founder Casey Newton
Letters from an American by Heather Cox Richardson
Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig
Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Anchor Oyster Bar
What if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Possible is an award-winning, weekly podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger explore what’s possible with forward-thinking leaders, deep thinkers, and ambitious builders across many fields, such as t…
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Reid riffs on AI milestones and AI efforts abroad
8 mei 2024 · 18 min
Reid recounts the story of a milestone GPT-4 demo at Bill Gates’ house—and shares what series of achievements by AI would most impress and excite him next. Lees meer
Aria also asks Reid about the investment in technology and AI that he’d like to see be made at the domestic and international level. Lastly, Reid addresses the skepticism people have about AI—and how to best direct that skepticism to the benefit of people.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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Kevin Scott on AI and humanism
1 mei 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
What if artificial intelligence becomes so ubiquitous that, in the future, we won’t be able to imagine what life was like without it? Lees meer
Kevin Scott is Executive Vice President of AI and Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft. He joins the Possible Podcast to talk about AI, its impact on education, healthcare and jobs, and how AI can benefit more of us, irrespective of our geography. Kevin, Reid, and Aria discuss Kevin’s leading role in Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership, along with collective decision-making for ethical AI, how technology can empower rural communities, and what’s underlying Kevin’s humanist perspective on artificial general intelligence. Plus, Kevin reacts to some advice from Microsoft Copilot.
Topics:
4:13 - Hellos and intros
5:48 - The origins of the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI
14:34 - Kevin’s wildest hope for Microsoft/OpenAI partnership
17:32 - Making Microsoft Copilot as accessible as possible
26:43 - How technology can revitalize communities that are being left behind
34:34 - A quick break
35:42 - A humanist approach to AI
42:00 - Copilot’s suggestions for getting Copilot into more businesses’ hands
43:20 - AI and its impact on work, productivity and labor markets
51:10 - Framing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
57:19 - Rapid-fire QuestionsFor more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Select mentions:
Behind the Tech Podcast with Kevin ScottReprogramming the American Dream by Kevin Scott
Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky
What if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Possible is an award-winning, weekly podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger explore what’s possible with forward-thinking leaders, deep thinkers, and ambitious builders across many fields, such as technology, art, education and healthcare. These conversations center on the ways technology—and…
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[BONUS + VIDEO] Reid interviews Reid AI, his AI avatar
24 april 2024 · 3 min
Reid recently created an AI version of himself—REID AI—and recorded a video Q&A to see how this digital twin might challenge him in new ways. Watch the full clip here: https://youtu.be/rgD2gmwCS10 Lees meer
This is Reid’s latest AI experiment, following the book he co-wrote with GPT-4 (Impromptu), the podcast he co-hosted with ChatGPT (Fireside Chatbots), and, of course, Possible, in which we use AI tools like Pi and GPT-4 to prompt guests and enrich conversations.
Possible returns next week, but in the meantime, we thought you might like to watch and learn more about Reid’s latest experiment with AI tools.
Watch the full clip: https://youtu.be/rgD2gmwCS10
The backstory on making REID AI in Reid’s newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/long-reids-6953437305957232640/
Lastly, the video avatar is generated by Hour One, and its voice was created by 11ElevenLabs.
Hour One - https://app.hourone.ai/home
11ElevenLabs - https://elevenlabs.io/REID AI’s persona—the way that it formulates responses—is generated from a custom chatbot built on GPT-4 that was trained on Reid’s books, speeches, podcasts and other content that Reid has produced over the last few decades.
This video is fully endorsed by Reid Hoffman.
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Introducing: a new Possible
23 april 2024 · 3 min
The award-winning podcast Possible is back with a new season and some new changes! As always, you can tune in every Wednesday for grounded and speculative thoughts on the future from forward-thinking leaders, deep thinkers, and ambitious builders across a range of fields: tech, art, geopolitics, healthcare, climate change, education, and more. But now, the show is on year round — that means Possible won't take a break after a dozen episodes! Plus, every other week you'll hear Reid's latest takes on AI, industries, technology, and the future. As always, AI tools like Inflection’s Pi and OpenAI’s ChatGPT will debut to enhance the discussion each week. Lees meer
Join us for the new season of Possible, launching Wednesday, May 1.
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Reflections on AI and season two
31 januari 2024 · 58 min
What can we learn from the OpenAI saga? What role might AI play in the 2024 election? What’s the deal with the New York Times suing OpenAI? How will AI evolve our sense of human purpose? Lees meer
Reid and Aria reflect on season two of Possible and answer questions like these from a variety of sources: Listeners, Pi, ChatGPT, and each other.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
00:48 - Reflecting on the season
03:51 - Reid and Aria’s favorite new AI developments
06:30 - Segment: OpenAI
06:34 - What can we learn from the OpenAI saga?
10:58 - Does the nonprofit model make sense for OpenAI and beyond?
13:46 - Why was OpenAI able to get miles ahead?
16:36 - How will the lawsuits against OpenAI play out?
21:06 - Segment: Inflection
21:09 - How and why was Pi created?
24:25 - How can we create more empathy and humanity with AI?
27:45 - What are Aria’s favorite applications for AI?
29:53 - Segment: Ethical AI
29:54 - How will AI impact our social interactions?
34:09 - How do we prepare people in the workplace for AI?
37:53 - Segment: Election and governance
37:54 - What role will AI play in the election?
43:12 - Is the government equipped to regulate AI?
46:47 - What role should AI play in national security?
49:18 - Segment: Technology and the future
49:19 - What is the latest in AI hardware?
51:49 - How will AI change our sense of purpose?The award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything from art to geopolitics and from healt…
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Katherine Maher on the future of trusted information
24 januari 2024 · 54 min
What would it take for AI to become as trusted a source of information as Wikipedia? Lees meer
Katherine Maher, former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, joins the show to talk about the fundamental building blocks of trust behind Wikipedia.
The use of AI will fundamentally reshape what information is distributed on the internet—and how. Reid, Aria, and Katherine talk about what creating and scaling positive spaces and community-driven ideas online would look like in the context of AI.
Could in-text citation be a viable option for generative AI? What was Wikipedia’s response to being used as training data for AI models? Globally, the West currently appears far less optimistic about AI than the rest of the world. They discuss that cost and more.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
Read the Washington Post article referenced by Katherine here.
Read Luis Villa’s newsletter here.
Pre-order What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
03:57 - Hellos and intros
06:00 - AI and governance
12:25 - How to make trust and neutrality possible in AI
15:30 - The future of Wikipedia and AI
19:28 - What can AI companies learn from Wikipedia’s model?
21:29 - Should LLMs use citations?
25:02 - The impact of the internet on trust
28:48 - How to regain trust in society
34:50 - The importance of “the loyal opposition”
36:01 - Wikipedia didn’t happen at scale
38:37 - How to make the internet a positive place for dissent
43:01 - Wikipedia and AI training
47:17 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffma…
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Kerry Washington on connection, identity and AI
17 januari 2024 · 59 min
How can technology change—and actually deepen—human connection? Lees meer
Kerry Washington is an Emmy-winning, SAG-and-Golden Globe-nominated actor. She’s also a director, and producer, and New-York-Times-bestselling author of the memoir Thicker Than Water. She joins the podcast to talk about how AI and other technology can transform our most important relationships. She, Reid, and Aria also discuss AI’s impact on the entertainment industry; her use of social media to elevate the hit TV show “Scandal;” and how a DNA test evolved her definition of family. Plus, Kerry reacts to an AI avatar of Reid, and to some Olivia-Pope-related brainstorming support from Inflection’s Pi.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
4:10 - Hellos and intros – travel memories
7:33 - Kerry explains the title of her memoir
9:43 - How technology transformed Kerry’s relationship with her parents
14:17 - Kerry’s found family from Scandal
16:44 - How technology made Scandal a hit
24:24 - Kerry meets Reid’s AI avatar
26:23 - Consent and compensation when using AI in Hollywood
29:58 - Why Kerry is excited about AI
32:34 - Pi’s lessons from Olivia Pope
35:35 - How AI can amplify creativity and connection
42:43 - Transparency and AI
45:38 - What a post-AI world means for a 9-year-old
48:22 - Rapid-fire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase anot…
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Sal Khan on the future of K-12 education
10 januari 2024 · 56 min
What if every learner on the planet had access to a world-class education? This week’s guest has an impressive track record of using technology to make that dream a reality. Sal Khan is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, an education nonprofit whose pioneering digital tools support K-12 students everywhere, along with parents, teachers, and school districts. In this episode, Sal discusses how technology widens access to education and creates more meaningful learning experiences. He also shares his experience helping train Chat-GPT and speaks to why, 15 years after launching Khan Academy, he has decided to go all in on AI. Lees meer
Plus, a special guest joins the podcast to demo Khan Academy’s new AI chatbot tutor, Khanmigo.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
5:26 - Hellos and intros
7:51 - What has changed in education technology in the past 15 years
13:24 - Khan Academy’s new AI guide, Khanmigo
18:59 - Khanmigo demonstration
21:37 - How teachers can incorporate AI into their classrooms
29:15 - AI in the classroom in North Ward, Newark, NJ
33:13 - How to make remote learning engaging
37:01 - How education technology in the U.S. compares to other countries
42:43 - How the use of AI in the classroom will expand in the future
47:28 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI.…
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Van Jones on AI, disruption and inclusion
3 januari 2024 · 56 min
What would it look like to build coalitions to disrupt poverty, pollution, and the prison system? This week’s guest received a $100 million grant to do just that. Van Jones is a CNN host, New-York-Times-bestselling author, and the co-founder of multiple social enterprises to address issues of criminal justice, climate change, and social equity. Aria and Reid spoke with Van about what it will take to rethink our social systems and build fair, balanced coalitions for change. How can we disrupt the profit-driven prison system? How can underserved communities better contribute their talent and resources? And how can we change our news, media, and even sci-fi comic books to reflect a better future? Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
04:35 - Hellos, intros, and Van’s comic book ideas
09:00 - Make Wakanda Real and plans for change
12:12 - How to build a coalition for change
17:15 - How to build trust with vulnerable people
20:31 - Bringing people with power and purpose together
21:15 - Using the Bezos grant to disrupt poverty and the prison industry
27:29 - How organizations like Codepath make change
31:09 - What does addressing climate change look like
37:07 - What is the role of media for change
40:00 - How might AI change media?
42:41 - How to address political division
48:55 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These con…
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Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the future of social welfare
20 december 2023 · 47 min
What does it look like to build true access with technology? Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO and co-founder of Promise, is creating that reality. She sat down with Reid and Aria to discuss how her company is revolutionizing the way people receive welfare in its client states. By leveraging data, questioning preconceived assumptions, and focusing on eliminating bias, Promise has become a model for socially conscious business. This people-first mindset runs so deep that Promise employees personally call clients to apologize for mistakes. Phaedra also uses her high-level view of social systems and business to consider how AI could close access gaps and improve life for the most marginalized. Lees meer
Read the Atlantic article referenced by Phaedra here.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
06:24 - Hellos, intros, and a story about Prince
08:41 - How Promise resonated with investors
11:40 - What makes applying for welfare so hard?
13:54 - How Promise uses data for social good
15:40 - Why we should talk about bail reform
17:28 - Why there’s more money in enforcement than welfare
19:27 - How to work toward the ideal welfare system with technology
21:11 - Is Promise considering AI in the context of welfare reform?
25:48 - Pi weighs in on Black maternal healthcare inequity
27:03 - How can we center empathy and address bias in technology design?
33:33 - What AI companies can do to create products for more people
36:22 - How to get people onboard the movement: the Prince secret
38:36 - How to build more companies like Promise
40:25 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring…
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Sarah Sze on the future of AI and art
13 december 2023 · 57 min
How can humanities and the arts flourish as artificial intelligence continues to grow and evolve? Contemporary artist Sarah Sze joins the podcast to talk about the relationship between art and technology. Reid, Aria, and Sarah discuss her recent exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, the relationship between the physical and the digital, and the importance of taking art off its pedestal. Plus, Sarah takes a look at AI-generated art inspired by her body of work and offers her thoughts on AI, art, and ownership. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
View AI-generated art in the style of Sarah Sze here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.
Learn about Sarah’s spring 2023 Guggenheim exhibition, Timelapse, here.Topics:
Intros and hellos - 4:21
9:28 - Dichotomies: physical vs. digital and chaos vs. order
11:54 - How AI impacts the intrinsic value of objects
14:54 - Does AI democratize art?
16:55 - Can AI exhibit creativity?
24:35 - Sarah reacts to AI-art inspired by her work
29:44 - How AI can enhance an artist’s work
34:56 - How Sarah incorporates the digital into her art
38:47 - What different mediums do best
41:49 - How technology has previously transformed art
44:10 - Where Sarah’s work is headed
48:31 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other …
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Kim Stanley Robinson on narrative and civilization
6 december 2023 · 49 min
What is the connection between the future of humanity and the future of technology? Science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson (The Mars trilogy, Ministry for the Future) joins the podcast to speculate about how we might evolve as a civilization. Science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson joins the podcast to speculate about how we might evolve as a civilization. His books, such as The Mars trilogy or Ministry for the Future to name a few—address issues like economic inequality, governance, and the ethical dilemmas posed by technological advancements. Reid, Aria, and Stan discuss Stan’s books and characters, how he builds his science fiction worlds, and the shifting pace of human acceleration. Plus, Stan explains the way that humans have organized themselves in the past and how AI may change how humans organize themselves in the future. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
Promotional image credit: Gage Skidmore.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
3:40 - Hellos and intros
6:00 - Stan’s story development process
9:00 - Where we are on the narrative arc of humanity
14:07 - The pace of human progress
19:35 - Science fiction and the political realm
23:54 - How humans organize themselves
29:23 - The strength of AI programmers
34:44 - How Ministry of the Future applies to the real world
43:53 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also show…
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Peter Lee on the future of health and medicine
29 november 2023 · 49 min
What if every doctor and every patient had an artificial intelligence copilot to help with medical decisions? Peter Lee joins the show to offer his expertise as co-author of The AI Revolution in Medicine: GPT-4 and Beyond and Corporate Vice President of Research and Incubations at Microsoft. Peter is working at the cutting edge of how to safely incorporate AI into medicine, training healthcare providers on the strengths and limitations of technology like GPT-4 in a medical setting. Reid, Aria, and Peter discuss how to regulate AI while encouraging innovation. Plus, Peter provides a fascinating live demonstration of GPT-4’s ability to listen to a patient’s symptoms and provide a second opinion, illustrating AI’s potential to bridge healthcare gaps and revolutionize care. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
Read Peter’s book here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
03:47 - Hellos and intros
04:16 - Mapping Peter’s career
07:00 - How patients can use AI in healthcare
08:54 - Peter’s personal experience using AI in healthcare
11:35 - Demo of GPT-4 as a physician’s copilot
15:30 - How best to educate about GPT-4’s capabilities
19:33 - Demo of GPT-4’s “critical thinking” skills
26:57 - How to safely incentivize innovation
30:37 - The importance of building effective technology around AI
31:47 - Exploring “hallucinations” in AI, and other limitations
35:28 - How to best use partnerships to foster innovation
38:21 - Example of new technology using AI in healthcare
40:37 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Fi…
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Feed Drop: Masters of Scale | Reid Hoffman confronts the AI critics
22 november 2023 · 26 min
Hey listeners! Possible is off this week but we’re bringing you an episode from another podcast hosted by Reid called Masters of Scale. Lees meer
Questions in this episode include: Are AI’s harshest critics causing irreversible harm to humanity? How far should leaders lean into AI? And just what would Reid sound like speaking Chinese with a British accent?
Reid Hoffman sits down with CEO of WaitWhat and longtime friend Jeff Berman to tackle these pressing questions and more. Join them in an unguarded exploration of how the AI landscape has continued to shift in the six months since Reid published Impromptu, the book he co-authored with GPT-4.
Reid also gives a sneak peek into his work with Microsoft's research-only, commercially unreleased AI text-to-speech tech, and discusses why he chose not to join Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and other tech leaders in signing an open letter warning about the existential threat of AI.
This episode was produced by the team at Masters of Scale, the award-winning business podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman. In each episode of Masters of Scale, Reid joins iconic business leaders to unpack their scale journeys, delving into the moments—and mindsets—behind their success.
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Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com
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Siddhartha Mukherjee on the future of disease and diagnostics
15 november 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
Will artificial intelligence change what it means to be human? Cancer physician, researcher, and author Siddhartha Mukherjee joins the podcast to help rethink how we understand human health—and the ways AI can help. Sid talks about using AI to emancipate patients from disease as well as enhance patient health and wellbeing. He also discusses the risks that come along with incorporating AI into the medical world and how new technologies in medicine are ushering in a “new human.” Plus, Sid and Reid pose a thought exercise: if there were five spots on a spaceship about to be sent off to restart humanity, which professions would get those seats? Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
6:22 - Hellos and intros
8:50 - What excites Sid most about cancer research right now
13:08 - Bringing CAR T-cell therapy to India
15:48 - Reflections on AI and medicine
19:31 - Can we make something completely new in medicine with AI?
22:01 - Pi explains AlphaFold
23:35 - What risks are worth taking to accelerate science?
25:23 - The New Human
32:36 - Enhancement vs. Emancipation
39:43 - Sid’s thoughts on the meaning of humanity writ large
47:04 - Which professions should be on the spaceship that’s sent off to restart humanity?
54:18 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's In…
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Condoleezza Rice on the future of war and geopolitics
8 november 2023 · 48 min
How will artificial intelligence reshape diplomacy and war? Renowned diplomat and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins the show to explore that question. As director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and a member of the board of directors of C3 AI, Dr. Rice is at the intersection of our geopolitical climate and the advancement of AI. Reid, Aria, and Dr. Rice explore the options for global collaboration in the AI space, how to legislate around AI to prioritize safety without squashing innovation, and the role AI might soon play in foreign affairs. The possibilities for AI in diplomacy are exciting. Where might it assist and amplify the work of officials and diplomats? Dr. Rice shares the story of a tense, private moment with a Russian diplomat that could make or break a war – and Inflection’s Pi chimes in for some context. Lees meer
Read the transcript of this episode here.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:
06:36 - Intros and background
09:20 - Lessons from global nuclear technology agreements
13:54 - The role of the US government in AI
15:22 - Dr. Rice’s three guidelines for supporting innovation
18:53 - How should public/private partnerships work?
22:04 - AI in the military
28:43 - How to build global governance around AI
31:50 - AI in diplomacy
35:32 - Where diplomats make a difference
38:35 - China in the age of AI
40:29 - Innovations that would help the geopolitical landscape
43:04 - Rapidfire questionsThe award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future.
This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep t…