05 Feb 2026
1h 7m

FEED DROP: Possible with Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger

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The podcast explores the paradox of technology, where increased power brings both greater ability to serve and greater potential for exploitation, particularly in the age of AI. It questions whether the engagement-based business model of tech companies turns users into the product, optimizing them for reactivity and attention-seeking. The conversation further debates the AI pause, with differing views on its practicality and effectiveness, and emphasizes the need for clarity and coordination in AI development to avoid a race for dominance. Aza Raskin and Reid Hoffman discuss the importance of transparency, regulation, and ethical considerations in AI development, particularly concerning children and the reconstitution of human values. They advocate for building aligned collective intelligence to address the challenges posed by AI.

Outlines

Part 1: The Paradox of Technology

Part 2: Social Media and Engagement Models

Part 3: AI Risks and Human Values

Part 4: Protection, Transparency, and Trust

Part 5: Governance and Institutional Redesign

Part 6: Regulation and Global Standards

Part 7: Future Assumptions and Builder Advice

Part 8: Personal Reflections and Optimism

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