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 take that question to the people building the answer: founders, scientists, artists, and deep thinkers working across AI, healthcare, education, and geopolitics. The conversations run deep and specific, testing optimism against hard questions rather than trading hot takes. And between guest episodes, Reid riffs on the AI news that matters and what to make of it.
In this episode of "Possible," Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger discuss the geopolitical energy arms race, particularly focusing on the U.S.'s position relative to China. They explore how energy availability is becoming a critical factor in geopolitical competition, especially in the context of AI development, which requir...
In this episode of "Possible," Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger interview Tony Marx, president of the New York Public Library, about the evolving role of libraries in the digital age and the potential of AI to enhance access to trustworthy information. Marx discusses the library's mission to provide equitable access to kno...
In this episode of the Possible podcast, co-hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger present part two of a live "Reid Riffs" session recorded in New York City. Reid answers questions from the audience, addressing misconceptions founders have about scaling companies, especially in the age of AI, and emphasizes the importance ...
This episode of the "Possible" podcast is a live recording from New York City, featuring co-hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger discussing the future of AI with a live audience. They tackle questions about anticipating AI advancements, startup competition with hyperscalers, and new deal types in the AI world. The conver...
In this episode of "Possible," Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger discuss the polarizing topic of cryptocurrency, focusing on the need for a rational regulatory framework and the potential of the Genius Act. They explore both the positive use cases of crypto, such as facilitating electronic payments in emerging markets and p...
In this episode of "Possible," Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger interview MIT economist David Autor about the potential impacts of AI on the labor market, drawing parallels and distinctions with the "China Shock." Autor discusses how AI's effects will differ from the China trade shock due to regional concentration, industr...
The conversation centers on the transformative potential and inherent dangers of AI, drawing parallels with the Industrial Revolution. Historian Yuval Noah Harari and Reid Hoffman explore how AI could lead to a "useless class" due to rapid technological advancements outpacing human adaptation. Harari emphasizes the nee...
This episode explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for various fields, particularly medicine. Against the backdrop of Demis Hassabis's personal journey from chess prodigy to AI pioneer, the conversation delves into the evolution of AI from brute-force approaches to ...
This episode explores the transformative potential of AI and the challenges of navigating its rapid development and deployment. Against the backdrop of a recent news story about a London hospital using AI for instant skin cancer checks, the conversation delves into the barriers to leveraging AI as a diagnostic tool, h...
This episode explores the future of augmented reality (AR) and its convergence with artificial intelligence (AI), featuring an interview with Andrew Bosworth, Meta's CTO. Against the backdrop of Meta's ambitious Orion project—a next-generation AR glasses—the discussion delves into the challenges and potential of creat...
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