The Next Renaissance, AI Reality vs Hype, and a Movement of Hope with Zack Kass
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This week’s episode is about something we are not hearing enough of right now: hope. Zack Kass, former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, joins us to translate the AI moment for normal humans, outside the Bay Area echo chamber. Zack wrote his book for his mom, for book clubs, and for anyone trying to make sense of what comes next. We explore his optimism around AI, why he believes humanity is entering a new era where we unlock breakthroughs in science, while also pushing people back toward deeper human connection. Along the way, we dig into the societal forces that slow down technological change, the future of work, and why local communities may matter more than national politics in the decades ahead. Chapters: 02:40 - Being the “Tech for Middle America” translator 06:00 - Who are your heroes? 13:40 - Zack’s unique approach to AI 57:35 - The market for identity transformation 01:11:08 - Writing The Next Renaissance 01:15:31 - Using AI in the writing process 01:18:25 - Final thoughts Link to audio: https://kite.link/smartfriends102yt
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