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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Jul 24, 2024 • 41min
Ashton Kutcher on AI and investing
Ashton Kutcher, venture capitalist, and Reid discuss AI's impact on society, changes to the job market, maintaining agency in the age of AI, talent-sourcing, being a 'tryer', and the future of technology and innovation.
Jul 17, 2024 • 11min
Reid riffs on building better cities
Reid, an urban planning advocate and technology enthusiast, discusses reimagining urban planning by prioritizing smart technology, clean energy, and data to improve residents' quality of life. The conversation also includes the potential of self-flying cars and the integration of historical architecture with modern technology in building future cities.
Jul 10, 2024 • 52min
Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community
Devon Zuegel, leader of Edge Esmeralda, discusses reimagining cities for community. They talk about the impact of intentional city design on quality of life and community strength. Topics include fictional cities, AI in urban planning, Edge Esmeralda learnings, scaling future cities, and intersections of technology and cities.
Jul 3, 2024 • 14min
Reid riffs on California Forever and housing
Entrepreneur and investor Reid discusses investing in the California Forever project, addressing concerns about sustainable city projects and affordable housing crises. He emphasizes the importance of innovation, technology, and increasing housing stock to combat the housing crisis in cities like New York, LA, and San Francisco.
Jun 26, 2024 • 52min
Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities
Jan Sramek, Founder of California Forever, discusses building sustainable cities from scratch in Solano County. Topics include drawing inspiration, creating economic opportunities, responding to criticism, and the importance of local jobs. The podcast explores the vision for the city, connecting to the community, and the controversy around the initiative.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 12min
Reid riffs on going from idea to launch
An exploration of the path from idea to execution, including lessons from the launch of LinkedIn. Reid discusses the impact of AI on food and the importance of balancing technology with human experiences in the restaurant industry.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 47min
Massimo Bottura on the future of food and creativity
Legendary Italian chef Massimo Bottura discusses the future of food and creativity with AI in fine dining. Topics include innovation, human connection, Food For Soul nonprofit, customized AI surprises, and blending technology with tradition for a better culinary world.
Jun 5, 2024 • 12min
Reid riffs on coding and K-12 education
The podcast explores the future of software engineering with English coding languages, the value of studying philosophy, and AI's potential in customizing K-12 education. It discusses nurturing curiosity in children, balancing technical and philosophical thinking in STEM education, and the role of AI in enhancing problem-solving skills and democratizing coding proficiency.
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May 29, 2024 • 49min
Pat Yongpradit on AI literacy and computer science education
Former middle school computer science teacher turned Code.org Chief Academic Officer, Pat Yongpradit, discusses the importance of AI literacy in schools, the drawbacks of banning AI, and unveils Code.org's AI assistant for teachers. They touch on generative AI, ethics in coding, and the role of AI in enhancing teaching and learning experiences.
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May 24, 2024 • 32min
BONUS: Reid Hoffman’s speech: Humanity’s Hegelian Golden Braid
Guest Reid Hoffman delivers a thought-provoking speech on AI, humanity, and technology, offering six guiding maxims. Topics include the interconnectedness of AI and humanities, the power of symbols in human creation, cathedral projects and collaborative innovation, and navigating risks and regulations in AI development.
