Possible

By: Reid Hoffman
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  • 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.
    Reid Hoffman 2023
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Episodes
  • James Manyika on global AI and inclusion

    James Manyika on global AI and inclusion
    Oct 16 2024
    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. 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 questions Select 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: 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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    47 mins
  • Reid riffs on the next generation of LLMs

    Reid riffs on the next generation of LLMs
    Oct 9 2024
    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. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
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    12 mins
  • Sean White on Inflection and AI frontiers

    Sean White on Inflection and AI frontiers
    Oct 2 2024
    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? 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 questions Select 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 Technology 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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    41 mins

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