In this thought-provoking discussion, Adam Davidson, a founder of NPR's Planet Money, leads a team of experts through the transformative world of AI. Anna Bernstein, a prompt engineer at Copy AI, explains how precise language enhances AI interactions. Dario Amadei, CEO of Anthropic, discusses the balance between AI's potential and ethical considerations. Together, they explore AI's impact on entrepreneurship and the essential role of prompt engineers in bridging user input and AI output, all while navigating the risks and rewards of this rapidly evolving technology.

Join guest host Adam Davidson, co-founder of Planet Money, and Lydia Chilton, a computer science professor at Columbia University, as they explore the quirky intersection of AI and humor. They dive deep into whether machines can truly understand comedy. The conversation highlights the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI in creative writing. Adam shares insights on AI's potential and limitations, while Lydia discusses the nuanced impact of technology on human creativity. Together, they ponder the future of storytelling in a world where AI is becoming increasingly prevalent.

In this engaging conversation, Adam Davidson, a seasoned business and economics journalist with a rich background at NPR and The New Yorker, delves into his unique journey as a Jewish atheist with a penchant for evangelical Christianity. He shares insights on the transformation of Christian discourse from compassion to combativeness and critiques the moral emphasis overshadowing acceptance in modern evangelicalism. Adam also discusses sensationalism in journalism, highlighting the need for diverse perspectives in a click-driven media landscape.

Featuring:Thomas Chatterton Williams - Contributing Writer @ The Atlantic, Visiting Professor and Senior Fellow Hannah Arendt Center @ Bard College Adam Davidson - Co-Founder @ Planet Money, Contributing Writer @ The New Yorker*** “It amazes me that any straight, white dudes don't see the privilege we have. It's not subtle.” - Adam Davidson - via Twitter (8/20/22)Not a long tweet. And in the grand scheme of things, hardly an unusual opinion to encounter. Ordinarily, I fire off a reply —maybe there’s some pithy back and forth, but things more or less end up about where they began— until the next (pointless?) social media drama.But maybe we agree to talk instead? Probe a bit further. Perhaps even learn a few things in the process? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

This episode, originally aired more than a decade ago, attempts to answer one question: how do you win against your worst impulses? Zelda Gamson tried for decades to stop smoking, but the part of her that wanted to quit couldn’t beat the part of her that refused to let go. Adam Davidson, a co-founder of the NPR podcast Planet Money, talked to one of the greatest negotiators of all time, Nobel Prize-winning Economist Thomas Schelling, whose tactical skills saw him through high-stakes conflicts during the Cold War but fell apart when he tried them on himself in his battle to quit smoking. And a baby Pat Walters complicates things — in a good way — with the story of two brothers, Dennis and Kai Woo, who forged a deal with each other that wound up determining both of their futures. Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.  

From September 30, 2020: On Sunday, September 27, the New York Times dropped bombshell new reporting on nearly two decades of Donald Trump's tax return data. The story has attracted enormous attention and paints a dismal picture. Donald Trump paid no personal income taxes for 11 of the past 18 years, he uses tax deductions aggressively, and last year he paid only $750 in federal income tax. So, is this a story of a president merely in massive debt, or is there something more sinister at play? To whom does the president owe all this money? And what are the national security risks of the president being in this sort of financial position? To try to break it all down, Susan Hennessey sat down with Margaret Taylor, formerly a fellow at Brookings and senior editor at Lawfare; Daniel Drezner, a professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the author of "The Toddler in Chief: What Donald Trump Teaches Us about the Modern Presidency"; and Adam Davidson, a contributing writer to The New Yorker who has written extensively on Trump's financial entanglements.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atheist journalist Adam Davidson and Tim Muehlhoff discuss cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, civil discourse, and the importance of dialogue between differing worldviews in a respectful and thoughtful manner.

Adam Davidson, former host of Planet Money and CEO of Master Storytelling, discusses the importance of crafting compelling narratives for effective communication in private equity. Other topics include challenges of generic messaging, being distinct and memorable, aligning actions through storytelling, avoiding errors in business storytelling, effective messaging for investors, understanding customer needs, and the role of storytelling in pitching.

Adam Davidson, an award-winning business journalist and host of The Passion Economy podcast, dives into turning passions into profits. He discusses the evolving relationship between personal values and market demands, emphasizing the need for adaptability. Listeners will learn essential entrepreneurial skills, how to navigate the complexities of leadership, and the significant role of technology in shaping opportunities. Davidson also reflects on the emotional journey of dealing with money and embracing challenges for personal growth in an ever-changing economy.

Adam Davidson, writer for New York Times Sunday Magazine and technical advisor for The Big Short, discusses the Hollywood model of project-based employment. He shares his experience working with Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, and Steve Carell. They explore the future of work, the decentralization of filmmaking, and the importance of storytelling in the economy.