PodcastGeneral Magic & The Soul of TechOctober 16, 2026
Ep. 11 | Regurgitation or Intelligence? Can AI Generate Novel Thoughts? | John Giannandrea
Steve Jarrett and John Giannandrea discuss AI's pace versus the web and smartphone eras, on-device privacy, regulation and safety, AI's limits on novel thought, bubble risks, and the ethos of Silicon Valley.
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