Jump Podcast AI & The Next Renaissance: A Conversation with Zack Kass
Oct 31, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Zack Kass, a global AI advisor and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, shares insights from his book, The Next Renaissance. He envisions a future driven by unmetered intelligence that democratizes access to knowledge and sparks scientific breakthroughs. Zack emphasizes the difference between knowledge and intelligence, while acknowledging the potential risks of AI. He offers practical advice for business leaders on leveraging AI as a competitive edge and advocates for reimagining organizations to foster innovation.
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Personal Optimism Anchors The Argument
- Zack Kass describes feeling optimistic partly because of personal context like his newborn daughter.
- He frames the book title to provoke debate and to reclaim optimism with humility.
Unmetered Intelligence Unlocks Discovery
- Zack Kass argues we have abundant knowledge but limited intelligence to process it, and AI provides scalable cognitive horsepower.
- This 'unmetered intelligence' will accelerate scientific discovery and help solve entrenched problems like healthcare, housing, and education.
Policy, Not Tech, Often Causes Stagnation
- Many modern systems feel stuck due to policy and design choices, not solely technological limits.
- AI offers catalytic tools to revisit and redesign entrenched institutions like urban planning and health care.