Possible
Technology
About
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...
Episodes
- The artist AI can’t kill
Reid Hoffman interviews artist Mike Winkelmann (Beeple) about his digital art career, including his $69 million Christie's sale, his creative process, and his views on artificial intelligence as a tool for artists. They discuss the evolvin…
- Divine intervention in AI
Reid and Aria discuss the impact of advanced generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT Images 2.0, on creative work, visual communication, and the broader societal debate on AI. They explore the economic shift from selling software to deliverin…
- Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings: stories, schools, superpowers
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings joins Reid and Aria to discuss the impact of AI on entertainment, education, and employment. He also shares his insights on the AI race between superpowers and its global implications.
- The grid(lock) slowing AI down
Reid and Aria discuss AI's move into everyday devices, emphasizing the importance of depth of use, iteration, and personalization over distribution. They also examine the challenges and geopolitical risks in building AI infrastructure and…
- AI’s expanding attack surface
Reid and Aria discuss the geopolitical battle over chips, focusing on U.S. export controls and China's self-sufficiency efforts. They also examine how AI is expanding the attack surface and the reasons behind the slower-than-expected enter…
- Should we give AI a bank account?
In this episode of Possible, Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger speak with Sean Neville about building financial infrastructure for an AI-driven economy. They discuss AI-native banks, stablecoins for machine-to-machine commerce, and new concepts…
- After SaaS
Reid and Aria explore the evolution of the SaaS model due to AI, focusing on customization, token-based economics, and integrated AI systems. They discuss the impact on engineers and the emergence of new competitive advantages.
- Humans secretly prefer AI writing
Reid and Aria explore the power structure of AI, its influence on human creativity, and the concept of AI as critical national infrastructure. The discussion also covers a New York Times experiment comparing human and AI writing and Palant…
- The AI Kept Choosing War
Reid and Aria analyze AI decision-making in simulated nuclear crises and explore the limits of machine reasoning. They also examine the rise of AI software agents and the role of AI-powered manufacturing in rebuilding U.S. industrial capac…
- How Notion rebuilt for the age of AI
Ivan Zhao, co-founder of Notion, discusses the company's rebuilding for the AI age, viewing computing as a material. He shares insights on building organizations for human scale in an AI-driven world, transitioning from productivity softwa…
- Network effects, AI medicine, and the fight for free speech
Reid and Aria discuss network effects, AI in biotech, and free speech. They analyze how network effects anchor New York and San Francisco as leading tech and finance hubs. They also explore the future of AI in biotech and discuss free spee…
- Does AI really save time?
Reid and Aria explore whether AI tools genuinely save time or merely accelerate work demands. They discuss AI's impact on workflows in investing, engineering, legal, and management, concluding that faster output doesn't always mean less wo…
- Making sense of the layoff wave
This episode features Reid and Aria discussing the current wave of layoffs, distinguishing between economic and AI-driven causes. They explore the impact of autonomous agents on productivity, security, and trust, and conclude with a discus…
- CryptoPunks creators: from art experiment to cultural movement
Matt Hall and John Watkinson, co-founders of Larva Labs and creators of CryptoPunks, discuss the project's origins as an art experiment and its growth into a cultural movement. They explore themes of digital ownership, identity, and the im…
- Reid Riffs with Parth Patil on AI-Native Startups (Part 3 of 3)
In this episode, Parth Patil discusses how founders can leverage AI to rethink work, break down problems, and orchestrate AI agents. The conversation covers distinguishing real AI traction from "AI theater" and the evolution of founding te…
- Reid Riffs with Parth Patil on Enterprise AI Integration (Part 2 of 3)
In this second part of a three-episode mini-series, Reid and AI engineer Parth Patil discuss the integration of AI in enterprises. They explore how AI can transform workflows, communication, decision-making, and organizational roles, empha…
- Reid Riffs with Parth Patil on Individual AI Mastery (Part 1 of 3)
In this episode, Reid and Parth Patil explore individual AI mastery. They discuss leveraging AI tools, including LLMs and agents, daily, and techniques like role-based and meta-prompting. The conversation also covers using voice as a think…
- Amjad Masad on vibe coding, AI agents, and the end of boilerplate
Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, joins Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger to discuss AI's impact on software development, the importance of "vibe coding," and the future of AI agents. The conversation covers the shift towards AI-driven creation and i…
- BONUS: Conversations with Coleman: Big Tech, Politics, and Trust in Institutions
This bonus episode features Reid Hoffman discussing politically motivated prosecutions, the erosion of trust in institutions, social media, AI, deepfakes, vaccine skepticism, and the inequality debate. The conversation also covers the impa…
- Stephen Colbert on connection, discovery, and human nature
In this episode, Stephen Colbert discusses human connection, discovery, creativity, humor, and imagination in the age of AI. He also shares insights on live performance and lessons learned from J.R.R. Tolkien.
- The power of AI, from curing cancer to ballot boxes
This episode explores the impact of AI on cancer research, drug discovery, and its broader societal implications. The guests discuss AI's potential in medicine and its influence on politics and public discourse, emphasizing the responsibil…
- The AI energy war is here
Reid and Aria discuss the role of "compute" as the new oil in the cognitive industrial revolution and the necessity for the U.S. to expand domestic data centers and energy infrastructure for global competitiveness. They also examine the tr…
- R.I.P. Computer Keyboard (1964 – 2025)
This episode of Possible features a discussion with Wispr Flow founder and CEO Tanay Kothari about the future of human-computer interaction, focusing on voice as the primary method instead of keyboards. The conversation includes topics suc…
- AI’s Influence On The Church, Cybersecurity, and Disney
Reid and Aria discuss AI's influence on the Church, cybersecurity, and Disney. They explore Pope Leo XIV's stance on AI, state-sponsored AI cyberattacks, and Disney's potential shift in IP strategy regarding fan creators.
- Our AI blindspot: incentives over intentions
Aria Finger and Reid Hoffman speak with Aza Raskin about how AI and engagement-driven technology are affecting society. They discuss topics such as social media, AI systems, and designing new institutional frameworks for the future of AI.…
- How we regulate AI could decide the next century
In this episode, Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger explore the intersection of AI with real-world regulation, responsibility, and civility. They discuss new AI laws in various US states, OpenAI's self-imposed limitations, and the push for inter…
- Reid riffs on NVIDIA's chips, China’s AI ambitions, and the push to pause AI
Reid and Aria discuss the global AI race, including NVIDIA's valuation, the U.S.-China chip rivalry, and AI's impact on various industries. They also cover the debate surrounding calls to pause AI development and the future of AI in health…
- Steve Kerr and Kris Brown on Leadership, Purpose, and Innovation in Sport and Society
This episode features Steve Kerr and Kris Brown discussing leadership, purpose, and innovation. They cover gun violence prevention, the role of sports in advocacy, and the evolving landscape of the NBA with AI and analytics. The conversati…
- Aza Raskin on interspecies communication, empathy, and AI’s next frontier
Aza Raskin, co-founder of the Earth Species Project, joins Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger on "Possible" to discuss how AI can help decode animal languages and cultures, exploring topics like dolphin communication, crow communities, and the e…
- Reid riffs on fostering trust with founders, in boardrooms, and in AI
Reid and Aria explore trust in business and AI, covering investor-founder relationships, boardroom decisions, and building user confidence in AI. Reid shares anecdotes on OpenAI and crisis leadership.
- David Fajgenbaum on drug repurposing, AI, and saving his own life
Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a physician-scientist, discusses drug repurposing and the role of AI in advancing medicine. He shares his personal journey and the work of Every Cure, a nonprofit using AI to identify existing drugs for new treatments…
- Reid riffs on Trump’s $100K visa fee, 3-day work weeks, and AI trust issues
Reid and Aria discuss H-1B visa fees and their impact on US innovation and startups. They also cover the use of AI in coding, medical AI predictions, and the challenges of gaining trust from regulators and clinicians. Additionally, Reid sh…
- Lisa Su on semiconductors, compute, and big bets
Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), discusses the role of semiconductors in human progress, innovation, and the evolving landscape of AI. She shares her experiences leading AMD, insights on global manufacturing, geopolitics, and…
- Reid Riffs on AI translations, Apple Intelligence, and OpenAI’s Critterz
Reid and Aria discuss Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 and live translation capabilities, AI-generated movies like Critterz from OpenAI, and the potential impacts of widespread AI technology. They also reflect on the advancements of AI in amplify…
- Stephen Colbert on connection, discovery and human nature
In this episode, Stephen Colbert discusses human connection, creativity, humor, and imagination in the age of AI with hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger. They explore topics such as live performance, lessons from J.R.R. Tolkien, and the im…
- Reid riffs on AI adoption, NVIDIA, and AI’s impact on entry-level jobs
Reid and Aria discuss AI integration challenges, China's shift from NVIDIA, OpenAI's new fund for NGOs, and a Stanford study on AI's impact on entry-level jobs. This episode explores the broader implications of AI in organizations and the…
- MacKenzie Price on AI-Powered K-12 Schools
MacKenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, discusses her network of AI-powered private schools. She explains how their model uses a personalized learning platform for core academics, allowing students to focus on passion projects and lif…
- Reid riffs on GPT-5, Figma's IPO, and the end of AOL dial-up
Reid and Aria discuss technology and business news, including the launch of GPT-5, Figma's IPO, Perplexity's bid to acquire Google Chrome, and the end of AOL dial-up internet service. They also explore reasons behind company growth and dec…
- Audrey Tang and Divya Siddarth on Outfitting Democracy for the AI Era
Audrey Tang and Divya Siddarth join the Possible podcast to discuss how to integrate AI with democratic processes. They explore how collective intelligence and public input can be used to improve governance and digital engagement, drawing…
- Reid riffs on the energy arms race and AI addressing climate change
Reid and Aria discuss the global energy arms race, the potential of AI to address climate change despite its energy demands, and the environmental impact of AI infrastructure. They also touch on competition with China and tensions between…
- Tony Marx on the Future of Libraries, AI, and Trust
Tony Marx, President and CEO of the New York Public Library, talks about the function of libraries in the age of AI, the future of work, and how civic institutions can embrace transformative technology while maintaining core values. He als…
- Reid riffs on AI adoption, sensitive data, and digital twins
In this episode, Reid Hoffman discusses AI adoption, sensitive data, and digital twins. He also shares a story from his PayPal days involving Peter Thiel.
- Reid riffs on acquihires, agents, and new startup norms
Reid and Aria discuss acquihires, agents, and new startup norms, including hyperscalers' AI talent acquisitions and the impact of AI on work. This episode was recorded live in New York City with Village Global.
- Reid riffs on cryptocurrency, stablecoins and regulation
Reid and Aria discuss cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and regulation, examining the tension between technological advancement and government oversight. They explore both the benefits and drawbacks of crypto, considering its role in economic e…
- David Autor on AI’s impact on jobs, expertise, and labor markets
David Autor, a leading labor economist, joins Reid and Aria to discuss AI's potential impact on jobs, expertise, and labor markets. They explore parallels between the China Shock and AI Shock, how AI can amplify expertise, and its role as…
- Reid riffs on massive AI acquisitions, robotics, and headcount trimming
Aria and Reid discuss recent multibillion-dollar AI acquisitions, the robotics boom, and how companies are adapting to an AI-first future. They also explore workforce shifts, government AI investment, and the strategic advantage of acquihi…
- Hannah Fry on AI, Algorithms, and Human Nature
In this episode, Hannah Fry joins Reid and Aria to discuss the impact of numbers and algorithms on human life. They explore how understanding mathematics can help navigate decisions in various aspects, including medical diagnoses and datin…
- Reid riffs on if AI can become conscious
Reid and Aria discuss AI advancements, potential impacts on humanity, and the meaning of consciousness, reflecting on a conversation with Yuval Noah Harari. They also explore who is responsible for aligning AI with human values.
- Yuval Noah Harari on trust, the dangers of AI, power, and revolutions
Yuval Noah Harari joins Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger to discuss artificial intelligence, focusing on building trustworthy AI, its societal impact, and the differences between intelligence and consciousness. They explore diverging opinions…
- Reid riffs on AI companions, human friends, and age gates
Reid and Aria discuss the potential of AI companions to address loneliness, distinguishing between AI companions and human friends. They also consider the importance of protecting against AI misuse and deception.