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  • Gina Raimondo on AI, government, and commerce

    Gina Raimondo on AI, government, and commerce
    2024/08/07
    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? 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-world Select mentions: AI Safety Institute CHIPS 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 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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    34 分
  • Reid riffs on AI agents and investments

    Reid riffs on AI agents and investments
    2024/07/31
    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. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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    14 分
  • Ashton Kutcher on AI and investing

    Ashton Kutcher on AI and investing
    2024/07/24
    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. 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 questions Select 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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    42 分
  • Reid riffs on building better cities

    Reid riffs on building better cities
    2024/07/17
    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. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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    11 分
  • Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community

    Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community
    2024/07/10
    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. 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 Questions Select 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 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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    52 分
  • Reid riffs on California Forever and housing

    Reid riffs on California Forever and housing
    2024/07/03
    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. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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    13 分
  • Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities

    Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities
    2024/06/26
    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? 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 questions 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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    52 分
  • Reid riffs on going from idea to launch

    Reid riffs on going from idea to launch
    2024/06/19
    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. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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    11 分