Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates

Bill Gates interviews researcher Hannah Ritchie about her book 'Not the End of the World' and the importance of a data-driven approach to environmental challenges. They discuss progress in reducing air pollution and plastic waste, global trends in greenhouse gas emissions, the power of AI, meat substitutes, advancements in food technology, and prioritizing human welfare.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a leading voice in artificial intelligence, discusses the future of AI and its implications for society. He reveals that today's AI models are only the beginning, stressing the importance of understanding and regulating these technologies. Altman addresses how AI could transform work and productivity while also exploring humanity's search for purpose amid rapid technological change. The conversation also touches on the balance needed in global regulations to prevent overreach, ensuring innovation thrives without sacrificing safety.

Computer science professor and AI expert Yejin Choi discusses training language models, the challenges of robots picking tools, and the role of universities in AI research.

Linguist and professor John McWhorter discusses the irregularities of English, the ideal language, and the equality of dialects. They explore superlatives and annoying expressions in English, share their fascination with languages and language acquisition, discuss advancements in linguistics and language patterns, delve into the uniqueness and preservation of East Asian alphabets, and end with a discussion on their favorite record album.

Featuring guest Questlove, Bill Gates discusses the future of food and plant-based alternatives. They delve into embracing plant-based food, the benefits of meat alternatives, and making cheese with alternative fats. They also talk about guilty pleasure snacks, their extensive record collection, and the amazing jazz orchestral work of Thad Jones and Mel Lewis. The conversation includes their thoughts on a rare signed record, the documentary 'Summer of Soul', and the story behind Questlove's nickname.

Sal Khan is a true pioneer of harnessing the power of technology to help kids learn. So, when I wanted to learn more about how artificial intelligence will transform education, I knew I had to talk to the founder of Khan Academy. I loved chatting with Sal about why tutoring is so important, how his new service Khanmigo is making the most of ChatGPT, and how we can keep teachers at the center of the classroom in the age of AI. We even found time to talk about our favorite teachers and the subject we wish we’d studied in school. Show notes: Khan Academy: Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice E-Rate: E-Rate: Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov) Khanmigo: Khan Academy Schoolhouse World: Free Online Tutoring — Schoolhouse Redemption Song by Bob Marley: https://open.spotify.com/track/26PwuMotZqcczKLHi4Htz3?si=2d1391ac7c024a59 Sal Khan meets Salman Khan: Walk The Talk with Khanacademy.org's Salman Khan - YouTube

Can Alzheimer’s disease be funny? I was skeptical, especially given the devastating experience my family had watching my dad suffer from it. So, I asked two experts in using humor to raise awareness—Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen—to help me see the light. We had a great conversation about their organization Hilarity for Charity, hope for the future of Alzheimer’s research, the importance of a good night’s sleep, and why Seth started a cannabis lifestyle company. Show notes: Hilarity for Charity: Hilarity For Charity (wearehfc.org) Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help Why I’m hopeful about the future of Alzheimer’s research: hope for the future of Alzheimer’s research HFC’s 5 Brain Healthy Habits: 5 Brain Health Habits | Hilarity For Charity Houseplant: https://www.houseplant.com/ Oogum Boogum Song by Brenton Wood: Oogum Boogum Song Seth’s testimony about Alzheimer’s to Congress: Seth Rogen Opening Statement (C-SPAN) - YouTube

What do you do when you can’t solve a problem? I like to talk to smart people who can help me understand the subject better. I call this process “getting unconfused”—and I think it is one of the best ways to learn something new. In my new podcast, I try to get unconfused about some of the things that fascinate me. Join me on my learning journey as I talk to brilliant guests about Alzheimer’s disease, marijuana, plant-based meat, the evolution of language, and more. Episode 1 with Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen will be available starting on July 27, 2023.