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How to make AI worth your time with Max Mullen | from WorkLife with Molly Graham

If you’ve tried AI and felt underwhelmed — or if the constant pressure to “just play around with it” makes you want to throw your laptop across the room — you’re not alone. But according to Max Mullen, co-founder of Instacart and one of the most practical thinkers on this technol ...  Show more

The past and future of clean transportation with Doreen Orishaba, Daniel Sperling, and Gil Tal

Electric vehicles have a surprisingly long history. Battery-powered cars have existed since 1881. So why did the world choose to spend over a century investing in fossil fuels? Sherrell explores this question with a talk from engineer Doreen Orishaba. Doreen built Africa's first ...  Show more

What big oil is hiding from you with Cindy Taff and Stephanie Honchell Smith

Did you know every time you fill up your gas tank, you’re paying two prices? In this episode, Sherrell shares two talks about what Big Oil has built, what it buried, and what this discovery means for our future. Talks featuredHow to power the world 24/7 — without oil | Cindy Taff ...  Show more

Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck (re-release)

Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting ...  Show more

Why we need to talk about money to save the planet with Yi Li and Brent Loken

“In climate tech, we don’t like talking about money,” says TED Tech host Sherrell Dorsey, but what if avoiding money talk is hurting the planet more than we realize? In this episode, Sherrell is sharing two talks on the past and future of farming and sustainability. Entrepreneur ...  Show more