Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Are We Optimistic About Tech with Hasan Minhaj

Nov 25, 2022

This week, Hasan Minhaj, a comedian and writer celebrated for his work on The Daily Show and Patriot Act, joins the conversation. They dive into technology's impact on creativity, discussing AI's role in art and the challenges of being a creator in today’s saturated digital landscape. Minhaj humorously critiques tech disparities and consumer realities, while exploring mental health implications related to social media. Their dialogue balances a cautious yet optimistic view of the future of innovation and genuine human connection.

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Episode guests

Hasan Minhaj

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Creators in the Digital Age

19min

Enhancing Experiences: Canva and ZocDoc

5min

The Evolution of YouTube: From Passion to Profit

3min

Creativity in Tech Reviews: The Pressure to Stand Out

3min

Tech Disparities and Consumer Realities

20min

The Dilemma of Digital Dependency

4min

Navigating Digital Realities: Mental Health and Technology

18min

The Dark Side of Social Media Dynamics

23min

10.

Navigating Online Discourse: The Incentives for Constructive Communication

2min

11.

Navigating Tech and Community Contributions

20min

12.

Footwear and Friendly Competition

6min

This week, Marques and Andrew sit down with Hasan Minhaj! They discuss everything from fantasy basketball to whether or not artificial intelligence can create art. There are a lot of upsides to new technologies, but there are also some serious negative aspects of technology that are worth discussing (hence this 2-hour long conversation). Despite all the downsides, Marques sheds some light on how he thinks about technology and continues to stay optimistic about the future. This is a good one!

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