Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, takes a bold stance against wealth inequality, sharing his evolution from ice cream mogul to activist. He provocatively argues that billionaires should not exist and critiques corporate greed within capitalist systems. The conversation dives into the implications of socio-economic disparities, the failures of political narratives, and the wastefulness of government spending, intertwining humor with serious topics. Cohen's unique perspective also merges his love for ice cream with his call for systemic change.

Ben Cohen, manager of the Swift team at Apple, joins John on this WWDC22 special to discuss Swift 5.7, how generics have been made more powerful and easy to use, and how the language is expected to evolve towards Swift 6.SponsorsBitrise: Rock-solid continuous integration for your Swift projects. Go to bitrise.io/swift to get started for free.NordVPN: Get an exclusive discount on NordVPN’s excellent VPN service, by going to nordvpn.com/sundell. They even have a 30-day money-back guarantee.LinksBen on TwitterJohn on TwitterSwift Async AlgorithmsSwift CollectionsUsing the new ‘some’ and ‘any’ keywordsType erasure“What’s New in Swift”, from WWDC22“Embracing Swift Generics”, from WWDC22WeatherKitRegex LiteralsRegexBuilderResult buildersApp IntentsSourceryDoug Gregor’s “Eliminate data races using Swift Concurrency” talkBen’s Swift concurrency talk from WWDC21Grand Central DispatchSwift Distributed ActorsConnecting async/await to other Swift codeThe Swift Mentorship ProgramIntro and outro music by Dariusz Dziuk

In the mid-1970s two childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield decided to open an ice cream shop in Burlington, Vermont. Their quirky little shop packaged and sold unusual flavors like Honey Coffee, Mocha Walnut, and Mint with Oreo Cookies. In 1981, the regional brand spread across the country after Time magazine called it the "best ice cream in America." Today, Ben & Jerry's is one of the top selling ice cream brands in the world. And, like the original founders, the company doesn't shy away from speaking out on social issues. PLUS for our postscript "How You Built That", how David Stover and his team at Bureo turn fishing nets into skateboards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, dives into his latest initiative, DOGE vs. Blob, focusing on reducing Pentagon waste. He discusses the absurdities of U.S. military spending and emphasizes the need to reallocate funds to vital domestic issues like healthcare. The conversation touches on the role of memes in political discourse while critiquing outdated military tech. Cohen also shares creative ideas for engaging the public in anti-war messaging through meme contests, demonstrating how humor can address serious topics.

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, is joined by Anson Ferex, former AB InBev executive and author. They dive into the backlash surrounding Disney's Snow White remake, critiquing casting choices and corporate activism. Cohen discusses the contradictions in social justice initiatives, while Ferex sheds light on the failures of corporate diversity efforts. They tackle the complexity of brands navigating political waters, questioning whether their activism is genuine or merely a marketing strategy. The conversation unveils the tension between ideals and financial motivations.

Swift Language Engineering Manager Holly Borla and Senior Software Engineering Manager Ben Cohen discuss topics such as data race safety in Swift 6, the evolution of Swift compiler, maintaining code quality, ensuring thread safety, transitioning to Swift Concurrency, and collaborative development of language features for Swift.

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the dynamic co-founders of Ben & Jerry's, share the whimsical journey of launching their iconic ice cream brand in Vermont. They discuss their innovative, quirky flavors that stood out in a crowded market and the transformative impact of a Time magazine feature that catapulted them to fame. The duo also candidly talks about navigating challenges from bigger competitors while remaining committed to their social mission, blending personal passion with a corporate identity that values community engagement.

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, is a passionate advocate for peace and social justice. In this engaging discussion, he critiques U.S. military interventions and examines the contradictions in America’s identity as a peace-loving nation while wielding military influence globally. Cohen also highlights the complex U.S.-Israel relationship and its impact on foreign policy. Additionally, he introduces Dissenters, a new multiracial organization promoting peace activism, encouraging listeners to support transformative initiatives.

ATP hosts discuss Microsoft's Recall feature, Apple's potential charges for violating rules, updates in watchOS and macOS Sequoia, advancements in Apple Intelligence, and challenges in iOS and Swift development. They also speculate on Apple's collaboration with automakers for CarPlay and share anecdotes of unexpected engine mishaps and failures.

Ben Cohen, the Swift Team Manager at Apple, talks about the world of Swift, including Apple Native apps, Swift Server Workgroup, Swift extension for VS Code, Swift as a safe C/C++ successor language, Swift on Linux and Windows, and The Browser Company's Arc browser bringing Arc to Windows.