Personality, humanism, poke, and raising the ceiling

In this episode of Hallway Chat, Fraser and Nabeel explore the phenomenon of dentists creating vibe coding apps, attributing it to their entrepreneurial spirit and financial stability. They then discuss Poke, an email assistant app, praising its unique and bantery approach while questioning its long-term utility for venture capitalists due to the critical nature of their communications. The conversation shifts to the broader implications of AI in creative fields, debating whether AI will primarily raise the floor or the ceiling of creative work. They touch on the importance of focus for startups, the diffusion of AI technology, and the ethical considerations of AI use in education and art, ultimately highlighting the potential for AI to enhance human creativity and problem-solving. They conclude with an inspiring example of technology improving lives, emphasizing the importance of wonder and innovation.