Episode
#91 – Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
51:42
Published: Fri Apr 24 2020
Description
Jack Dorsey is the co-founder and CEO of Twitter and the founder and CEO of Square. Support this podcast by signing up with these sponsors: - MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex EPISODE LINKS: Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jack Start Small Tracker: https://bit.ly/2KxdiBL This conversation is part of the Artificial Intelligence podcast. If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify, or support it on Patreon. Here's the outline of the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Introduction 02:48 - Engineering at scale 08:36 - Increasing access to the economy 13:09 - Machine learning at Square 15:18 - Future of the digital economy 17:17 - Cryptocurrency 25:31 - Artificial intelligence 27:49 - Her 29:12 - Exchange with Elon Musk about bots 32:05 - Concerns about artificial intelligence 35:40 - Andrew Yang 40:57 - Eating one meal a day 45:49 - Mortality 47:50 - Meaning of life 48:59 - Simulation
Chapters
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00:00 - 06:29 (06:29)
Summary
In this episode, Lex Fridman talks about how his love for engineering and programming stemmed from the open-source community and people's generosity. He also discusses the benefits of learning and subscribing to Masterclass, and provides information on how to connect with him on social media.
Episode#91 – Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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06:29 - 14:55 (08:25)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of building trust in the financial industry and how it can lead to more opportunities for people to access the system. It highlights the significance of verifying and partnering with banks and payment processors to ensure a responsible process that does not compromise any systems.
Episode#91 – Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The founder of a major cryptocurrency exchange believes that Bitcoin could redefine the global currency market and result in more innovation and speed in money matters, as well as removing regulatory hurdles for companies with international reach.
14:55 - 23:23 (08:27)
Summary
The founder of a major cryptocurrency exchange believes that Bitcoin could redefine the global currency market and result in more innovation and speed in money matters, as well as removing regulatory hurdles for companies with international reach.
Episode#91 – Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about Elon Musk's concerns over the existential threats of AI and mentions that AI can bubble up interestingness with the help of human discretion.
23:23 - 34:19 (10:56)
Summary
The speaker talks about Elon Musk's concerns over the existential threats of AI and mentions that AI can bubble up interestingness with the help of human discretion. The speaker believes we can build a system like in the movie Her but it would not be appropriate to make it a real identity.
Episode#91 – Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The adoption of a Universal Basic Income might help people struggling with new skills, while technology is increasingly replacing traditional jobs.
34:19 - 41:17 (06:57)
Summary
The adoption of a Universal Basic Income might help people struggling with new skills, while technology is increasingly replacing traditional jobs. Universal Basic Income can help people in adjusting with new technology, while focusing on the acquisition of new skills and careers.
Episode#91 – Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This conversation covers a range of topics including the value and benefits of feeling connected to something larger than oneself, speech clubs, and the social structures around the number of meals we eat.
41:17 - 50:08 (08:51)
Summary
This conversation covers a range of topics including the value and benefits of feeling connected to something larger than oneself, speech clubs, and the social structures around the number of meals we eat.
Episode#91 – Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, Lex Friedman interviews Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, on his vision for a virtual world and blockchain technology.
50:09 - 51:18 (01:09)
Summary
In this podcast, Lex Friedman interviews Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, on his vision for a virtual world and blockchain technology. They discuss the potential for blockchain to improve transparency, the value of creating a virtual economy, and the importance of decentralization.