AI & I

In this insightful discussion, Guillermo Rauch, the founder and CEO of Vercel, shares his vision on the future of coding in an AI-dominated landscape. He argues that coding is evolving beyond mere programming into a holistic approach that emphasizes ideation and design. Guillermo discusses the transition from a knowledge economy to an allocation economy, stressing the importance of meta skills for today's developers. He also explores innovative tools and practices enhancing user experience and the necessity for coders to adapt to AI advancements.

Dwarkesh Patel, a keen podcaster known for his conversations with notable figures on AI and history, shares insights on maximizing knowledge with AI tools. He discusses how he uses LLMs for effective learning and interview preparation, emphasizing the importance of being an early adopter of technology. Dwarkesh also explores the impact of focused study on broader insights, the significance of reading for personal growth, and his unique approach to understanding complex topics. His insights are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their learning using AI.

Alex Komoroske, Co-founder and CEO of Common Tools and former leader at Stripe and Google, dives deep into the implications of small technical decisions on the future of AI. He discusses how foundational choices shape technology's impact on society, including user control over data versus centralized systems. Alex also explores the importance of designing AI that aligns with human intentions and addresses privacy concerns. With insights on the transformative potential of language models, he emphasizes the need for mindful integration of technology in our lives.

Join Josh Miller and Hursh Agrawal, cofounders of The Browser Company, as they share their journey from the Arc browser to their new AI-driven creation, Dia. They discuss the intense backlash faced during their pivot and how user feedback shaped their approach. With Dia, they aim to redefine the browsing experience, making it smarter and more personalized. The duo candidly reflects on the emotional highs and lows of tech innovation, emphasizing resilience in the face of criticism and the importance of creativity in a fast-evolving industry.

Kieran Klaassen, General Manager at Cora, and Brandon Gell, Head of the product studio at Every, take you behind the scenes of their innovative AI email assistant, Cora. They share amusing stories from its early days at a retreat in Nice and discuss how Cora evolved from a casual prototype into a robust tool that intelligently filters and summarizes emails. With features like drafting replies in the user's voice and tailoring email management preferences, Cora is set to revolutionize how we handle our inboxes—one email at a time.

Joe Hudson, an executive coach for AI leaders at OpenAI and founder of The Art of Accomplishment, explores the profound emotions experienced within AI labs. He discusses the intensity of coaching in such an environment, drawing parallels to the birthing process filled with excitement and fear. Hudson emphasizes the importance of personal identity amid technological change and reframes uncertainty as a chance for freedom and growth. He shares insights on emotional resilience, conscious parenting in the age of AI, and cultivating a mindset that embraces iterative learning.

Kieran Klaassen, general manager of Cora, and engineer Nityesh Agarwal share their insights about leveraging AI to enhance engineering workflows. They discuss how AI agents like Claude Code help streamline coding processes, enabling them to ship features like a team of 15. The pair explores collaborative coding techniques, real-time feedback integration, and effective use of AI in problem-solving. They also rank various AI coding assistants, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, making a compelling case for how AI can revolutionize software development.

OCD treatment changed my life—but it took me a decade of chasing down wrong answers to be diagnosed. In the rush to create scalable treatments, disorders like depression and OCD are squeezed into diagnostic checklists—from which the complexity of the human mind invariably leaks out. The field of psychiatry is broken, and I spoke to someone on the inside about how AI can help fix it .⁠Awais Aftab⁠ has been questioning psychiatry’s rigid categories from inside the field. He’s a clinical assistant professor at ⁠Case Western Reserve University⁠, editor of ⁠Conversations in Critical Psychiatry⁠—an Oxford University Press volume that tackles philosophical and critical perspectives in psychiatry—and author of the Substack newsletter ⁠Psychiatry at the Margins⁠. We get into how AI is transforming psychiatry by embracing the complexity of human minds instead of flattening it.If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Want even more?Sign up for Every to unlock our ultimate guide to prompting ChatGPT here: ⁠https://every.ck.page/ultimate-guide-to-prompting-chatgpt⁠. It’s usually only for paying subscribers, but you can get it here for free.To hear more from Dan Shipper:Subscribe to Every: ⁠https://every.to/subscribe⁠ Follow him on X: ⁠https://twitter.com/danshipper⁠ Sponsor: Microsoft TeamsWant seamless collaboration without the cost? Microsoft Teams offers a robust free plan for individuals that delivers unlimited chat, 60-minute video meetings, and file sharing—all within one intuitive workspace that keeps your projects moving forward. Head to ⁠https://aka.ms/every⁠ to use Teams for free, and experience effortless collaboration, today.Timestamps:Introduction: 00:01:20The case Awais makes for pluralistic thinking in psychiatry: 00:03:38A pragmatic approach to mental healthcare: 00:15:30Awais’s take on why my OCD diagnosis took 10 years: 00:19:04Why psychiatry is stuck where machine learning was decades ago: 00:24:19Why psychiatry’s focus should shift from explanations to predictions: 00:31:05How Awais thinks AI is already changing the psychiatric profession: 00:39:19Links to resources mentioned in the episode:Awais Aftab: @awaisaftab, ⁠awais aftab⁠ Awais’s Substack: ⁠Psychiatry at the Margins⁠The book Awais edited: ⁠Conversations in Critical Psychiatry⁠

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, leads the charge in AI coding innovation with Copilot, boasting 15 million users. He explores the competitive edge GitHub holds against emerging coding tools and unveils an autonomous coding agent designed to enhance productivity. Dohmke discusses how Copilot's personality is shaped and addresses the balance between AI support for both legacy users and modern developers. With predictions on the future of software development, he shares insights into the evolving dynamics of AI in coding.

Kevin Scott, Microsoft’s CTO with 41 years of programming experience, dives into the transformative future of AI agents. He shares insights on the essential role of the Model Context Protocol for agents to access diverse tools and data. Scott parallels the agentic web to the early internet, emphasizing the need for a shared language. He addresses the balance between open innovation and security, advocating for a collaborative model. With anecdotes from his journey, he highlights the importance of craftsmanship in software and the necessity to embrace technological change.