Possible
Reid Hoffman
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, in particular, AI—is shaping the future. In episodes, AI tools such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Inflection’s Pi are at work, offering informational asides, prompting guests, or demoing what they can do. Lastly, between guest episodes, Aria interviews her co-host Reid on his latest takes on what’s possible if we use technology—and our collective effort—effectively.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 56min
Sal Khan on the future of K-12 education
Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, discusses how technology widens access to education, the new AI guide Khanmigo, incorporating AI in classrooms, making remote learning engaging, and the future of AI in education.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 56min
Van Jones on AI, disruption and inclusion
Van Jones, CNN host, discusses building coalitions for change and disrupting the profit-driven prison system. He also explores addressing climate change, the role of media in driving change, and the potential of AI. Jones emphasizes the importance of trust-building, bringing together people with power and purpose, and using resources to tackle poverty. He provides insights on Codepath's impact and highlights the need for inclusive technological advancements and representation in the media. Rapidfire questions touch on addressing political division and creating a better future.
Dec 20, 2023 • 47min
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the future of social welfare
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO and co-founder of Promise, revolutionizes welfare access using data and technology. Topics include applying for welfare, bail reform, and creating an ideal welfare system with technology. They explore AI's potential, addressing bias in tech design, and black maternal healthcare inequity. The podcast also discusses creating accessible technology, avoiding AI bias, and the importance of integrity and fitness in the next generation.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 57min
Sarah Sze on the future of AI and art
Contemporary artist Sarah Sze joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between art and technology. They explore the impact of AI on the intrinsic value of objects and whether AI democratizes art. Sarah also reacts to AI-generated art inspired by her work and how AI can enhance an artist’s work. The conversation delves into the intersection of physical and digital art and the role of technology in transforming art.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 49min
Kim Stanley Robinson on narrative and civilization
Science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson joins the podcast to speculate about how we might evolve as a civilization. They discuss how he builds his science fiction worlds, the shifting pace of human acceleration, and how AI may change how humans organize themselves in the future.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 49min
Peter Lee on the future of health and medicine
Peter Lee, AI expert and Corporate Vice President of Research and Incubations at Microsoft, discusses the potential of AI in healthcare and demonstrates GPT-4's ability to provide a second opinion. They also explore the challenges of regulating AI while encouraging innovation and the importance of building effective technology around AI.
Nov 22, 2023 • 26min
Feed Drop: Masters of Scale | Reid Hoffman confronts the AI critics
Reid Hoffman interviews CEO Jeff Berman about AI critics, adaptable strategic plans, superintelligence, GPT-4 capabilities, AI's potential in healthcare, generating different accents and languages, the decision not to sign an open letter on AI threats, and the importance of prioritizing humans in AI.
Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
Siddhartha Mukherjee on the future of disease and diagnostics
Cancer physician and author, Siddhartha Mukherjee, discusses the potential of AI in healthcare, the risks of incorporating AI into medicine, and the emergence of a new human. The podcast also explores the ethical implications of genetic and cellular technologies and the future of humanity's self-evolution.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 48min
Condoleezza Rice on the future of war and geopolitics
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses the future of war and geopolitics in relation to artificial intelligence (AI). Topics include global collaboration in the AI space, legislating around AI for safety and innovation, the role of AI in foreign affairs and diplomacy, and building global governance around AI. The podcast also explores the complexities of global issues, the potential positive and negative effects of AI in war and defense, the Russo-Georgian War and the role of the US, US-China relations in the age of AI, and the importance of talent, being human, and progress with technology.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 57min
Anne-Marie Slaughter on the future of the care economy
Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America, talks about the care economy and how technology can make humans whole. Topics include caring for elders, the childcare crisis, AI shifting the care economy, and the changing concept of human beings. They also discuss reorganizing businesses and governments for a better future.
