Possible

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. Last...

BONUS: Pioneers of AI: Love in the Age of AI

BONUS: Pioneers of AI: Love in the Age of AI

Love, dating, and AI — what could go wrong? Or right? In this Valentine’s Day special, Rana el Kaliouby and a series of expert guests explore how AI is reshaping romance. First, Will Wu, Chief Technology Officer at Match Group, gives us a peek at how AI is already at work in apps like Tinder and Hinge, helping users choose their best profile pictures and refining match recommendations. Next, the team at Gottman Inc. shares how AI is being used to improve relationships. Their AI-powered tools ana

Feb 14, • 49:56

Anja Manuel on AI, China, and national security

Anja Manuel on AI, China, and national security

What role can AI play in international diplomacy and national security? In this episode, Reid and Aria sit down with Anja Manuel, a former diplomat, author, and one of the leading voices in AI and foreign policy. She has the unique ability to bridge the gaps between technology, policy and diplomacy. They discuss international AI governance, China, potential threats of bio-terrorism, and the strategic decisions that the US and its allies must make to navigate this complex landscape of innovation

Feb 12, • 1:00:51

Reid and AIs riff on what could go right with AI

Reid and AIs riff on what could go right with AI

This week, we're bringing you the introduction of Reid’s new book, Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future, which he co-wrote with last week’s Possible guest, Greg Beato. The Superagency audiobook is narrated by voice actor Scott Wallace and converted with Respeecher to Reid’s AI voice. Plus, hear what happens when Reid and Aria load Superagency’s introduction into Google’s NotebookLM and turn the final minutes of the episode over to two AI co-hosts. For more info on the pod

Feb 5, • 29:48

Greg Beato on superagency, AI, and the cognitive industrial revolution

Greg Beato on superagency, AI, and the cognitive industrial revolution

In an age of increasingly ubiquitous AI, how do we maintain control of our lives and successfully plot our own destinies? In this episode, Reid is in the hotseat alongside writer Greg Beato, discussing this and more in the context of their new book, Superagency. Greg is a seasoned journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wired, The Washington Post, Reason, Spin, and Slate, to name a few. He and Reid delve into what could possibly go right with our AI future; the cogniti

Jan 29, • 57:53

Bret Taylor on conversational AI, voice, and agents

Bret Taylor on conversational AI, voice, and agents

What new kinds of jobs will AI bring that we never could have imagined before? In this special two-part episode, Reid and Aria explore this question and more with Sierra co-founder and OpenAI chairperson Bret Taylor. Part one features audio from Bret's onstage interview at the 2024 Masters of Scale Summit, where he shared his insights on the voice revolution in AI, the technology’s latest role as a phone customer service agent, and the groundbreaking business opportunities still waiting to be ex

Jan 22, • 1:07:14

Fei-Fei Li on spatial intelligence and human-centered AI

Fei-Fei Li on spatial intelligence and human-centered AI

How can we use AI to amplify human potential and build a better future? And what exactly does “AGI” even mean? To kick off Possible’s fourth season, Reid and Aria sit down with world-renowned computer scientist Fei-Fei Li, whose work in artificial intelligence over the past several decades has earned her the nickname “the godmother of AI.” An entrepreneur and professor, Fei-Fei shares her journey from creating ImageNet, a massive dataset of labeled images that revolutionized computer vision, to

Jan 15, • 43:58

PRESENTING: Pioneers of AI with Dr. Rana El Kaliouby and Musician Taryn Southern

PRESENTING: Pioneers of AI with Dr. Rana El Kaliouby and Musician Taryn Southern

Pioneers of AI is your weekly guide to the AI frontier. Each week, host Dr. Rana el Kaliouby (AI scientist, investor, author, co-founder of Affectiva) is joined by the leading creators, critics, and thinkers behind mind-blowing technology and asks the important questions about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we live.In this episode: Creating and sharing art is a uniquely human experience. With the rise of AI, creative processes are shifting, but Taryn Southern doesn’t think that

Dec 25, 2024 • 37:29

Artful Intelligence | Ep 3: Paul Trillo on Music Video x AI

Artful Intelligence | Ep 3: Paul Trillo on Music Video x AI

What does it take to create something the world has never seen before?In this final episode of Artful Intelligence, Reid Hoffman and Chris McLeod explore what it takes to spark a creative revolution with filmmaker Paul Trillo. Using OpenAI’s groundbreaking AI video generator, Sora, Paul directed the world’s first fully AI-generated music video. After gaining early access to Sora, Paul faced a massive creative challenge: How could he use an AI tool known for surreal, dream-like visuals t

Dec 18, 2024 • 56:57

Artful Intelligence | Ep 2: Elise Swopes on Photography x AI

Artful Intelligence | Ep 2: Elise Swopes on Photography x AI

How can you shape the future with AI to create the world you want to live in?Reid Hoffman and Chris McLeod explore this question with Elise Swopes, a trailblazing visual artist and educator blending AI with photography. Currently an evangelist for Adobe, Elise has been a creative force since the early days of Instagram, crafting surreal visuals for brands such as Adidas, McDonald’s, Casamigos, and Sony. But her journey hasn’t been without challenges. From online harassment to personal struggles,

Dec 11, 2024 • 49:28

Introducing: Artful Intelligence | Ep 1: Malick Lombion on Hyperlapse x AI

Introducing: Artful Intelligence | Ep 1: Malick Lombion on Hyperlapse x AI

What if you could create the impossible with AI?In this debut episode of Artful Intelligence, Chris McLeod introduces us to Montreal-based filmmaker Malick Lombion, whose groundbreaking technique, Hyperlapse X AI, is redefining video art. Malick combines hyperlapse cinematography with cutting-edge AI tools like DALL-E to compress time, space, and reality into surreal and mesmerizing visuals.Malick pushed AI to its creative limits, proving that human ingenuity and machine learning can wo

Dec 4, 2024 • 51:30

Spencer Hyman on flavor and chocolate

Spencer Hyman on flavor and chocolate

Would the world be a better place if we all paused to enjoy a square of sustainably-sourced craft chocolate every day? In honor of the Thanksgiving season, Reid and Aria treat Possible listeners to a discussion about chocolate, flavor, and sustainability. Joining them is Spencer Hyman, whose company, Cocoa Runners, sells craft chocolates from sustainability-minded artisan makers around the world. He gets into the difference between flavor and taste, along with the future of personalized

Nov 27, 2024 • 45:24

Reid riffs on AI and public service technology

Reid riffs on AI and public service technology

Following an inspiring conversation with JusticeText co-founder Devshi Mehrotra, Aria asks Reid about other opportunities for AI to support public infrastructure. Plus, Reid discusses the state of venture funding and OpenAI’s $6.6 billion round. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Nov 20, 2024 • 12:01

Devshi Mehrotra on AI, justice, and public defense

Devshi Mehrotra on AI, justice, and public defense

America’s criminal justice system relies on public defenders to represent anyone without access to a private attorney. But public defenders are chronically under-resourced and overburdened with caseloads. Can technology help lessen that load and, in effect, make the criminal justice system more just? This week’s guest, Devshi Mehrotra, says yes. Devshi is co-founder and CEO of JusticeText, a startup developing AI software to help lawyers search and review case material more efficiently and enhan

Nov 13, 2024 • 49:11

Reid riffs on Bill Gates and promising technology developments

Reid riffs on Bill Gates and promising technology developments

After last week’s wide-ranging discussion with Bill Gates, Aria asks Reid for his take on the work of this philanthropic luminary. Plus, Reid gives a three-part answer to the technology developments he thinks are going to have broad and beneficial applications across many fields.For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Nov 6, 2024 • 1:08:09

Reid Hoffman: Entrepreneurship, AI, and the Battle for Democracy

Reid Hoffman: Entrepreneurship, AI, and the Battle for Democracy

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki for an illuminating conversation with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and partner at Greylock. Together, they explore entrepreneurship, politics, and artificial intelligence, offering unique insights into blitzscaling, the future of democracy, and how games shaped his strategic thinking. Hoffman shares candid views on Silicon Valley dynamics, the impact of extreme wealth, and his optimistic vision for AI's role in society. Discove

Nov 5, 2024 • 34:10

Feed Drop: Masters of Scale: President Bill Clinton in conversation with Reid Hoffman

Feed Drop: Masters of Scale: President Bill Clinton in conversation with Reid Hoffman

Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, we’re bringing you a bonus episode from Reid's Masters of Scale podcast. A few weeks ago, Reid sat down with former President Bill Clinton at the Masters of Scale Summit to talk about the current state of American democracy, polarization, and what’s at stake in this election. Their full, unedited stage conversation is presented in this episode. To hear more conversations like these from Reid Hoffman, subscribe to Masters of Scale wherever you get your pod

Nov 4, 2024 • 36:16

Bill Gates on possibility, AI, and humanity

Bill Gates on possibility, AI, and humanity

How many lives will be saved with the help of AI over the next decade?Reid and Aria sat down with Bill Gates to discuss his main areas of focus: climate change, energy, global health, and education—and how AI will help transform each of them. Taking a bird’s-eye view of society’s challenges, it’s easy to give in to pessimism. But as one of the most influential people in the world, Bill Gates has a unique perspective on how far humanity has come and what our potential—and timelines—for meaningful

Oct 30, 2024 • 1:10:54

Reid riffs on iterative development and cultural differences

Reid riffs on iterative development and cultural differences

What does productive collaboration between big tech developers and the rest of the world actually look like? This week, Reid gets into the value of competition, iterative development, learning mindsets, and red teaming in tech and business—in the United States and globally.  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Oct 23, 2024 • 12:56

James Manyika on global AI and inclusion

James Manyika on global AI and inclusion

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

Oct 16, 2024 • 46:49

Reid riffs on the next generation of LLMs

Reid riffs on the next generation of LLMs

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/

Oct 9, 2024 • 11:40

Sean White on Inflection and AI frontiers

Sean White on Inflection and AI frontiers

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 intelli

Oct 2, 2024 • 41:25

Reid riffs on Silicon Valley, politics, and the election

Reid riffs on Silicon Valley, politics, and the election

With Election Day fast approaching, Reid tackles some big questions: Is Silicon Valley leaning increasingly red? How can—and should—the government modernize voting? Is there a place for AI agents in politics? And which party is really best for business right now? For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Sep 25, 2024 • 16:02

Sarah Longwell on politics, AI, and elections

Sarah Longwell on politics, AI, and elections

What’s driving some of the greatest political divisions and threats to democracy ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election?This week, Reid and Aria attempt to unpack this with someone who specializes in listening to American voters and translating those insights, at scale: Republican political strategist and The Bulwark co-founder/publisher Sarah Longwell. Sarah, who also hosts The Focus Group Podcast, joins the show to talk about her experience listening to everyday voters through focus grou

Sep 18, 2024 • 1:10:54

Reid riffs on his personal history with AI

Reid riffs on his personal history with AI

Reid reflects on his early exposure to AI as an undergraduate at Stanford and on navigating the space between academia and industry. Plus, he and Aria discuss human outcomes of technology—and how human-centered technologists such as Fei-Fei Li, Mustafa Suleyman, and Kevin Scott have helped him keep those outcomes top of mind.For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Sep 11, 2024 • 10:34

Daphne Koller on drug discovery and AI

Daphne Koller on drug discovery and AI

How can scientists leverage AI and machine learning to more effectively research, develop, and deliver new drugs? This week, Reid and Aria talk drug development with renowned computer scientist and executive Dr. Daphne Koller, whose company, insitro, uses machine learning to improve the quality and speed of drug discovery. She addresses several ways AI and ML are already being used to redefine diseases and create better therapeutic interventions. Plus, she shares her experience transitioning fro

Sep 4, 2024 • 1:00:17

Reid riffs on the future of human connectivity

Reid riffs on the future of human connectivity

This week, Reid veers toward science fiction, tackling big questions including: Is a single mentally-linked network in our future? Can and should humans create other sentient beings? Select mentions: David Brin

Aug 28, 2024 • 8:55

Nick Thompson on our AI future

Nick Thompson on our AI future

What might it look like if we used AI to make democracy work better and to make society more equal? In this special live recording of Possible, Aria turns the tables on her co-host, interviewing Reid alongside Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson. They discuss AI-native generations, the future of friendship and social connections, media, data, privacy, and democracy in the age of AI. To kick off the episode, Reid’s avatar makes a cameo. Read the transcript of this episode here: https://www.possible.fm/pod

Aug 21, 2024 • 53:31

Reid riffs on AI regulation

Reid riffs on AI regulation

This week, Aria asks Reid about government regulation of AI, including where the U.S. fits in on the global stage and how America can learn from where the early regulation of social media fell short. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Aug 14, 2024 • 13:18

Gina Raimondo on AI, government, and commerce

Gina Raimondo on AI, government, and commerce

How can the U.S. government support the use of AI to stimulate innovation, bring healthcare to people more effectively, and educate people more equitably—all while thoughtfully navigating technology’s impact on people’s way of life? On this week’s episode, Reid and Aria sit down with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss her work leading the government’s efforts to minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of AI for Americans. She gets into the federal government’s approach to A

Aug 7, 2024 • 33:37

Reid riffs on AI agents and investments

Reid riffs on AI agents and investments

In this episode, Aria asks Reid about his general and AI-specific investment philosophies, including what draws him to a pitch and what raises red flags. They discuss agentic AI, robots, and hardware. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Jul 31, 2024 • 14:10

Ashton Kutcher on AI and investing

Ashton Kutcher on AI and investing

This week, Reid and Aria are joined by Ashton Kutcher. While you might know him as the actor and producer who rose to fame on That ‘70s Show, Dude, Where’s My Car, and MTV’s Punk’d, Ashton is also an accomplished venture capitalist. He is co-founder of the VC firm Sound Ventures, and he has been investing in AI for more than a decade. Ashton, Reid, and Aria discuss the future of AI software and hardware, startups, and the AI revolution’s impact on society. For more info on the podcast and transc

Jul 24, 2024 • 41:57

Reid riffs on building better cities

Reid riffs on building better cities

Reid discusses what aspects of urban planning need to be reimagined. He advocates that prioritizing smart technology, clean energy, and data can vastly improve residents’ quality of life. Plus, Aria asks Reid about the potential of technologies existent and forthcoming—including self-flying cars.For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Jul 17, 2024 • 10:41

Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community

Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community

What if we built cities focused around community, leveraging technology to actually increase human connection, health, and fulfillment? Devon Zuegel, the leader of Edge Esmeralda—a pop-up village that took place in June 2024—joins Possible to discuss how she is reimagining cities to optimize for community. In this episode, Devon, Aria, and Reid get into why designing cities with intention can impact quality of life and strengthen communities. Devon shares what she has learned from Edge Esmeralda

Jul 10, 2024 • 52:27

Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community

Devon Zuegel on the future of cities and community

What if we built cities focused around community, leveraging technology to actually increase human connection, health, and fulfillment? Devon Zuegel,  the leader of Edge Esmeralda—a pop-up village that took place in June 2024–joins Possible to discuss how she is reimagining cities and community. Devon, Aria, and Reid get into why designing cities with intention can impact quality of life, strengthen communities, and foster stronger ideas. In this episode, Devon shares what she has learned from E

Jul 9, 2024 • 49:42

Reid riffs on California Forever and housing

Reid riffs on California Forever and housing

Reid talks about why he invested in California Forever, the ambitious sustainable city project in Solano County, California. He contends with some of the concerns that have been raised about the initiative and states his case for the best way to fix the affordable housing crisis. The answer just might be surprisingly simple. Aria also asks Reid about exciting sustainability projects that aren’t getting the attention they deserve.For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, v

Jul 3, 2024 • 13:08

Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities

Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities

What if we could build the ideal sustainable city from scratch? This week’s guest is aiming to do that, and he has unique insight into what making that dream a reality can look like. Jan Sramek is the founder of California Forever, a company aiming to build an affordable, urban community in Solano County, California. Reid—an investor in California Forever—and Aria sat down with Jan to talk about the vision for the city, where it draws inspiration from, and some of the controversy that has sprung

Jun 26, 2024 • 52:00

Reid riffs on going from idea to launch

Reid riffs on going from idea to launch

In this episode, Aria asks Reid about the path from idea to execution—and Reid draws from LinkedIn to share his launch lessons. Plus, Reid predicts how AI will—and won’t—impact food, dining, and restaurants. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

Jun 19, 2024 • 11:16

Massimo Bottura on the future of food and creativity

Massimo Bottura on the future of food and creativity

What role might artificial intelligence play in making the perfect meal? How will AI transform food creation—and creation more generally? Massimo Bottura—legendary Italian chef and entrepreneur—joins Possible to talk about the future of food, human creativity, and how technology factors in. Massimo, Aria, and Reid discuss the roles of joy and innovation in fine dining, technology’s potential to enhance human connection, and Food For Soul, the nonprofit Massimo and his wife Lara created to turn s

Jun 12, 2024 • 46:06

Reid riffs on coding and K-12 education

Reid riffs on coding and K-12 education

What will being a software engineer look like in the future, when the predominant coding language is English—or whatever language you speak—instead of JavaScript? In this episode, Reid reflects on his own education, including the value of studying philosophy. Plus, he shares what he’d prioritize in designing kids' classroom experiences today and gets into AI’s potential to help customize lessons to align with students’ curiosities and learning styles. For more info on the podcast and transcripts

Jun 5, 2024 • 10:58

Pat Yongpradit on AI literacy and computer science education

Pat Yongpradit on AI literacy and computer science education

What does AI literacy mean for students and their teachers? Code.org Chief Academic Officer Pat Yongpradit—himself a former middle school computer science teacher—joins Reid and Aria for the first-ever live-taping of Possible, recorded at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. In this episode, they discuss why school-wide bans on AI are a terrible idea and what “always be learning” refers to in an age of AI. Plus, Pat unveils, for the first time publicly, Code.org’s newest tool for teachers: an AI ass

May 29, 2024 • 48:45

BONUS: Reid Hoffman’s speech: Humanity’s Hegelian Golden Braid

BONUS: Reid Hoffman’s speech: Humanity’s Hegelian Golden Braid

What should we keep in mind as we venture into this new AI era? Reid Hoffman delivers a speech, entitled Humanity’s Hegelian Golden Braid, to address this question. The speech offers six guiding maxims related to AI, humanity, and technology—and weaves through Hegel and Hofstadter, cathedrals and griffins, T.S. Elliot and Hyman Minsky, and more.This speech was originally given by Reid Hoffman in English on May 24, 2024 after accepting an honorary doctorate from the University of Perugia. It’s al

May 24, 2024 • 31:02

Reid riffs on tech journalism and the TikTok ban

Reid riffs on tech journalism and the TikTok ban

In this episode, Aria asks Reid about the roles and responsibilities of technology journalists, along with his thoughts on the TikTok ban (recorded before President Biden signed the TikTok Ban bill into law). For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/

May 22, 2024 • 14:01

Feed Drop: On with Kara Swisher: Reid Hoffman talks Trump, Thiel & AI

Feed Drop: On with Kara Swisher: Reid Hoffman talks Trump, Thiel & AI

Alongside this week’s riff from Reid on tech journalism and last week’s episode with Kara Swisher, we’re bringing you a conversation between Reid and Kara that originally dropped as a March 2023 episode of “On with Kara Swisher.” This duo has known each other since the 90s, when Reid was fresh off the sale of PayPal and before he co-founded LinkedIn. On this episode, they discuss Reid’s donations to Biden and other Democrats, how his political views have impacted his friendships with Peter Thiel

May 22, 2024 • 43:23

Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability

Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability

What will the media landscape look like as tech companies, as opposed to traditional media, own increasingly more ink? And who better to offer an optimistic take on the news industry’s future than…Kara Swisher?! Reid and Aria speak with the famous—and famously direct—tech journalist, author, and podcast host about the roles and responsibilities of journalists covering rapidly developing innovations, along with those of the technologists driving advancements. They cover the OpenAI/New York Times

May 15, 2024 • 57:50

Reid Riffs on AI Milestones and AI Efforts Abroad

Reid Riffs on AI Milestones and AI Efforts Abroad

Reid recounts the story of a milestone GPT-4 demo at Bill Gates’ house—and shares what series of achievements by AI would most impress and excite him next. Aria also asks Reid about the investment in technology and AI that he’d like to see be made at the domestic and international level. Lastly, Reid addresses the skepticism people have about AI—and how to best direct that skepticism to the benefit of people.

May 8, 2024 • 16:53

Kevin Scott on AI and Humanism

Kevin Scott on AI and Humanism

What if artificial intelligence becomes so ubiquitous that, in the future, we won’t be able to imagine what life was like without it? Kevin Scott is Executive Vice President of AI and Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft. He joins the Possible Podcast to talk about AI, its impact on education, healthcare and jobs, and how AI can benefit more of us, irrespective of our geography. Kevin, Reid, and Aria discuss Kevin’s leading role in Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership, along with collective decision-

May 1, 2024 • 1:02:23

[BONUS + VIDEO] Reid interviews Reid AI, his AI avatar

[BONUS + VIDEO] Reid interviews Reid AI, his AI avatar

Reid recently created an AI version of himself—REID AI—and recorded a video Q&A to see how this digital twin might challenge him in new ways. Watch the full clip here: https://youtu.be/rgD2gmwCS10This is Reid’s latest AI experiment, following the book he co-wrote with GPT-4 (Impromptu), the podcast he co-hosted with ChatGPT (Fireside Chatbots), and, of course, Possible, in which we use AI tools like Pi and GPT-4 to prompt guests and enrich conversations. Possible returns next week, but in the me

Apr 24, 2024 • 2:33

Introducing: A New Possible

Introducing: A New Possible

The award-winning podcast Possible is back with a new season and some new changes! As always, you can tune in every Wednesday for grounded and speculative thoughts on the future from forward-thinking leaders, deep thinkers, and ambitious builders across a range of fields: tech, art, geopolitics, healthcare, climate change, education, and more. But now, the show is on year round — that means Possible won't take a break after a dozen episodes! Plus, every other week you'll hear Reid's latest takes

Apr 23, 2024 • 3:19

Reflections on AI and Season Two

Reflections on AI and Season Two

What can we learn from the OpenAI saga? What role might AI play in the 2024 election? What’s the deal with the New York Times suing OpenAI? How will AI evolve our sense of human purpose? Reid and Aria reflect on season two of Possible and answer questions like these from a variety of sources: Listeners, Pi, ChatGPT, and each other.  Read the transcript of this episode here.For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast.Topics:00:48 - Reflecting

Jan 31, 2024 • 57:01

Katherine Maher on the Future of Trusted Information

Katherine Maher on the Future of Trusted Information

What would it take for AI to become as trusted a source of information as Wikipedia? Katherine Maher, former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, joins the show to talk about the fundamental building blocks of trust behind Wikipedia. The use of AI will fundamentally reshape what information is distributed on the internet—and how. Reid, Aria, and Katherine talk about what creating and scaling positive spaces and community-driven ideas online would look like in the context of AI. Could in-text citatio

Jan 24, 2024 • 52:32

Kerry Washington on Connection, Identity and AI

Kerry Washington on Connection, Identity and AI

How can technology change—and actually deepen—human connection? Kerry Washington is an Emmy-winning, SAG-and-Golden Globe-nominated actor. She’s also a director, and producer, and New-York-Times-bestselling author of the memoir Thicker Than Water. She joins the podcast to talk about how AI and other technology can transform our most important relationships. She, Reid, and Aria also discuss AI’s impact on the entertainment industry; her use of social media to elevate the hit TV show “Scandal;” an

Jan 17, 2024 • 57:57

Sal Khan on the Future of K-12 Education

Sal Khan on the Future of K-12 Education

What if every learner on the planet had access to a world-class education? This week’s guest has an impressive track record of using technology to make that dream a reality. Sal Khan is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, an education nonprofit whose pioneering digital tools support K-12 students everywhere, along with parents, teachers, and school districts. In this episode, Sal discusses how technology widens access to education and creates more meaningful learning experiences. He also shares

Jan 10, 2024 • 54:23

Van Jones on AI, Disruption and Inclusion

Van Jones on AI, Disruption and Inclusion

What would it look like to build coalitions to disrupt poverty, pollution, and the prison system? This week’s guest received a $100 million grant to do just that. Van Jones is a CNN host, New-York-Times-bestselling author, and the co-founder of multiple social enterprises to address issues of criminal justice, climate change, and social equity. Aria and Reid spoke with Van about what it will take to rethink our social systems and build fair, balanced coalitions for change. How can we disrupt the

Jan 3, 2024 • 54:52

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the Future of Social Welfare

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the Future of Social Welfare

What does it look like to build true access with technology? Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO and co-founder of Promise, is creating that reality. She sat down with Reid and Aria to discuss how her company is revolutionizing the way people receive welfare in its client states. By leveraging data, questioning preconceived assumptions, and focusing on eliminating bias, Promise has become a model for socially conscious business. This people-first mindset runs so deep that Promise employees personally cal

Dec 20, 2023 • 45:30

Sarah Sze on the Future of AI and Art

Sarah Sze on the Future of AI and Art

How can humanities and the arts flourish as artificial intelligence continues to grow and evolve? Contemporary artist Sarah Sze joins the podcast to talk about the relationship between art and technology. Reid, Aria, and Sarah discuss her recent exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, the relationship between the physical and the digital, and the importance of taking art off its pedestal. Plus, Sarah takes a look at AI-generated art inspired by her body of work and offers her thoughts

Dec 13, 2023 • 55:31

Kim Stanley Robinson on the Future of Civilization

Kim Stanley Robinson on the Future of Civilization

What is the connection between the future of humanity and the future of technology? Science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson (The Mars trilogy, Ministry for the Future) joins the podcast to speculate about how we might evolve as a civilization. Science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson joins the podcast to speculate about how we might evolve as a civilization. His books, such as The Mars trilogy or Ministry for the Future to name a few—address issues like economic inequality, governance, an

Dec 6, 2023 • 47:58

Peter Lee on the Future of Health and Medicine

Peter Lee on the Future of Health and Medicine

What if every doctor and every patient had an artificial intelligence copilot to help with medical decisions? Peter Lee joins the show to offer his expertise as co-author of The AI Revolution in Medicine: GPT-4 and Beyond and Corporate Vice President of Research and Incubations at Microsoft. Peter is working at the cutting edge of how to safely incorporate AI into medicine, training healthcare providers on the strengths and limitations of technology like GPT-4 in a medical setting. Reid, Aria, a

Nov 29, 2023 • 47:23

Feed Drop: Masters of Scale | Reid Hoffman Confronts the AI Critics

Feed Drop: Masters of Scale | Reid Hoffman Confronts the AI Critics

Hey listeners! Possible is off this week but we’re bringing you an episode from another podcast hosted by Reid called Masters of Scale. Questions in this episode include: Are AI’s harshest critics causing irreversible harm to humanity? How far should leaders lean into AI? And just what would Reid sound like speaking Chinese with a British accent?Reid Hoffman sits down with CEO of WaitWhat and longtime friend Jeff Berman to tackle these pressing questions and more. Join them in an unguarded explo

Nov 22, 2023 • 24:37

Siddhartha Mukherjee on the Future of Disease and Diagnostics

Siddhartha Mukherjee on the Future of Disease and Diagnostics

Will artificial intelligence change what it means to be human? Cancer physician, researcher, and author Siddhartha Mukherjee joins the podcast to help rethink how we understand human health—and the ways AI can help. Sid talks about using AI to emancipate patients from disease as well as enhance patient health and wellbeing. He also discusses the risks that come along with incorporating AI into the medical world and how new technologies in medicine are ushering in a “new human.” Plus, Sid and Rei

Nov 15, 2023 • 1:00:22

Condoleezza Rice on the Future of War and Geopolitics

Condoleezza Rice on the Future of War and Geopolitics

How will artificial intelligence reshape diplomacy and war? Renowned diplomat and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins the show to explore that question. As director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and a member of the board of directors of C3 AI, Dr. Rice is at the intersection of our geopolitical climate and the advancement of AI. Reid, Aria, and Dr. Rice explore the options for global collaboration in the AI space, how to legislate around AI to prioritize safety wi

Nov 8, 2023 • 47:11

Anne-Marie Slaughter on the Future of the Care Economy

Anne-Marie Slaughter on the Future of the Care Economy

Can technology help us fulfill our potential as caring beings, as well as rational, calculating beings? Anne-Marie Slaughter is a scholar, public intellectual, and CEO of New America, a think tank that focuses on a wide range of public policy issues. She joins the podcast to talk about public interest technology, the care economy, and, ultimately, the ways technology can help make humans whole. Reid, Aria, and Anne-Marie discuss caring for our elders, the childcare crisis, and speculate on what

Nov 1, 2023 • 55:35

Marques Brownlee on the Future of Creators

Marques Brownlee on the Future of Creators

What if the best technology were deployed on the biggest problems for humanity? So asked Marques Brownlee, who joined us on Possible to open the first episode of season 2. Also known by his YouTube channel name, MKBHD, Marques is a self-taught YouTube creator who has nearly 18 million subscribers and has been posting tech-focused reviews and analysis on YouTube for nearly 15 years. Marques, Aria and I talk about the ways AI enhances his work and lowers the barrier to entry for YouTube creators t

Oct 25, 2023 • 47:57

Introducing Possible Season 2

Introducing Possible Season 2

The award-winning Possible podcast is back with a new season 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. This season, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, are speaking with a new set of ambitious builders and deep thinkers about everything fr

Oct 23, 2023 • 3:10

BONUS: Reid Hoffman’s Commencement Speech at Bologna Business School

BONUS: Reid Hoffman’s Commencement Speech at Bologna Business School

What does AI mean for the leaders of tomorrow? On this bonus episode of Possible, Reid talks about the role of AI in shaping the future, the importance of beauty in technology, AI as a tool for amplification, and the responsibility of us all in using AI as a tool to benefit humankind. This speech was originally delivered by Reid Hoffman in English on September 8, 2023 at the Bologna Business School at the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world. The transcript of the sp

Sep 15, 2023 • 23:27

Prompt and Process with Ethan Mollick [AI miniseries]

Prompt and Process with Ethan Mollick [AI miniseries]

What if you could tweak the questions you ask ChatGPT and make you ten times more effective or productive? Ethan Mollick is an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship, and also examines the effects of artificial intelligence on work and education. He’s also an insightful and leading voice in the AI space, especially on Twitter. In the final episode of our AI miniseries, Reid, Aria, and Ethan discuss how s

Jul 5, 2023 • 55:37

Socially Assistive Robots with Maja Matarić [AI miniseries]

Socially Assistive Robots with Maja Matarić [AI miniseries]

What if we each had a personal “buddy” to support us? Maja Mataric is a computer scientist, roboticist and AI researcher at the University of Southern California. She pioneered the field of socially assistive robotics: the design of robots to help humans—especially vulnerable people such as kids with autism, the elderly, and people struggling with illness—navigate complicated social needs. In the second episode of our AI miniseries, Maja, Reid, and Aria discuss AI, robots and our future with bot

Jun 28, 2023 • 48:19

Personal Intelligence with Mustafa Suleyman [AI miniseries]

Personal Intelligence with Mustafa Suleyman [AI miniseries]

It’s easy to assume that we all have kindness and care in our daily lives. But not everyone has a family member or friend to lean on during hard times. What if there was a technology that provides easy access to support and consideration? In the first episode of our miniseries about AI and the personal, Reid and Aria are joined by artificial intelligence researcher and founder Mustafa Suleyman. Mustafa co-founded and served as former head of applied AI at DeepMind. His current venture is Inflect

Jun 21, 2023 • 52:38

Reflections on AI and Season One

Reflections on AI and Season One

What is the future of the Possible podcast? This week, Reid and Aria wrap up the first season of the podcast with reflections on the show, its guests, and what’s been covered so far. Plus, Reid discusses his new company, Inflection; his book, Impromptu; and what’s next for Possible.  Read the transcript of this episode here. Listen to Reid’s Vanderbilt commencement speech here.Read Impromptu by Reid Hoffman with GPT-4 here. Learn more about Reid’s and Mustafa’s company, Inflection, and Pi here.F

May 24, 2023 • 31:29

Ariel Ekblaw on the Future of Space Exploration

Ariel Ekblaw on the Future of Space Exploration

What if we could commute to space for work? Or rest and relax in a floating pod, immersed in a galaxy? Such easy access to space might not be as far away as we think. This week, Reid and Aria sit down with Ariel Ekblaw, director of the MIT Space Exploration Initiative and founding CEO of Aurelia Institute. Ariel talks about democratizing access to space and using advancements in space technology to improve life on earth, now and in the future. Her goal isn’t just to make life in space possible,

May 17, 2023 • 53:03

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman on AI and the Future

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman on AI and the Future

How might we develop and deploy beneficial, safe artificial general intelligence for humanity? Reid and Aria are joined by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, and Greg Brockman, OpenAI co-founder and president. Sam and Greg trace their journey—from articulating their mission to early company projects and decisions to scaling and sharing GPT-4 with the world. They also explore the transformative impact artificial intelligence can have on other industries, like energy, medicine, education, and law. Plu

May 3, 2023 • 1:00:24

Jaime Teevan on the Future of Work

Jaime Teevan on the Future of Work

What if we had a copilot for every profession? Or if we had the capability to create digital clones of ourselves to pursue our creative projects? These prospects aren’t too far-fetched thanks to the latest developments in AI. What does the future of work actually look like? This week, Reid and Aria sat down with Jaime Teevan, Chief Scientist and Technical Fellow at Microsoft, and former technical advisor to CEO Satya Nadella. Leading Microsoft’s Future of Work Initiative, Jaime explores how ever

Apr 26, 2023 • 55:42

Bryan Stevenson on the Future of Criminal Justice

Bryan Stevenson on the Future of Criminal Justice

What if, instead of punishing people who made mistakes, we helped them? Bryan Stevenson, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, has spent his career working toward a more equitable and restorative criminal justice system. He joins Reid and Aria this week to discuss the root causes of mass incarceration in America and how we can build safe communities without excessive policing and sentencing. Bryan responds to GPT-4 stories that imagine how new technologies could prevent

Apr 19, 2023 • 59:15

Janette Sadik-Khan on the Future of Cities

Janette Sadik-Khan on the Future of Cities

What if we didn’t need cars? Janette Sadik-Khan, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, helped revolutionize some of New York’s most famous streets into navigable, car-free areas. She joins the show this week to paint a picture of cities that put people first. How has the purpose of the city changed over time? Is it really possible—and preferable—to remove cars from cities altogether? And what does the future of cities really look like? Janette also responds to sp

Apr 12, 2023 • 50:02

Ben Nelson on the Future of Higher Education

Ben Nelson on the Future of Higher Education

What if every student had access to the same high-quality educational tools? This week, Reid and Aria are joined by Ben Nelson to discuss higher education. Ben is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Minerva Project, a for-profit educational organization that created the non-profit Minerva University with the mission of reforming global education through an interdisciplinary curriculum and fully active learning pedagogy. Ben talks about how we can increase people’s access to an elite education t

Apr 5, 2023 • 52:17

Saul Griffith on a Clean Energy Future

Saul Griffith on a Clean Energy Future

What if society completely phased out fossil fuels? This week, Saul Griffith joins the show to discuss how this future is actually possible. Best of all, much of the work can be done with our existing technology—starting from inside the home. Saul founded the organizations Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia, dedicated to the electrification of those countries. He’s also the author of Electrify: An Optimist's Playbook for Our Clean Energy Future and The Big Switch: Australia’s Electric Futur

Mar 29, 2023 • 59:06

Dr. Kim Budil on the Future of Fusion

Dr. Kim Budil on the Future of Fusion

What if there was a source of energy that was virtually inexhaustible, produced no greenhouse gasses, and generated minimal waste? Well, it already exists – almost. Reid and Aria sit down with Dr. Kim Budil, director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, to talk about the future of fusion energy. Last December, Dr. Budil’s lab achieved fusion ignition. She explains what that historic breakthrough means, and what levers need to be pulled to go from that experiment to powering nations. Dr

Mar 22, 2023 • 49:38

Trevor Noah on the Future of Entertainment and AI

Trevor Noah on the Future of Entertainment and AI

What if every TV show could be perfectly tailored to each viewer's interests, knowledge level, and needs? Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger sit down with Trevor Noah to talk about how technology—including artificial intelligence—might influence the future of entertainment. They chat about the strengths and shortcomings of artificial intelligence, how jobs—and the way we will work—will evolve with AI, and even the nature of capitalism. Trevor responds to a speculative story, generated by GPT-4, that p

Mar 15, 2023 • 1:03:07

Introducing: Possible

Introducing: Possible

Introducing Possible, a new 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? Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with a visionary from a different field: climate science, media, criminal justice, and more. The conversation also features another kind of guest: GPT-4, OpenAI’s latest and most powerful language model to date. Each ep

Mar 14, 2023 • 1:39

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