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This Week In Startups is made possible by: Gusto - https://www.gusto.com/twist Lemon IO - https://lemon.io/twist Quo - http://quo.com/TWiST Today’s show: We keep hearing about how AI is killing our ability to think, filling our media with slop, and ruining our kids’ ability to learn. It seems the internet is filled with negative sentiment about the future AI is bringing. Jason is joined by Grant Lee, CEO and co-founder of Gamma, as well as Steven Johnson, editorial director of NotebookLM to tackle these questions on today’s AI roundtable! Grant and Steven break down how they are using AI to push forward their own productivity as well as their teams. Both say that AI makes you more creative! Steven points out that it helped him write his books by having AI do the “chore work” while he got to focus on the valuable insights and higher level thinking. One valuable tip was that AI can be used to uncover customer insights in a new medium. Steven and Grant both put customer feedback into an LLM, allowed them to have high level conversations with their whole user base about what features and products they each enjoy. If that isn’t creative, then what is? Learn about all this and more in today’s roundtable! Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Steven Johnson and Grant Lee! (10:12) Gusto: Check out the online payroll and benefits experts with software built specifically for small business and startups. Try Gusto today and get three months FREE at https://www.gusto.com/twist (11:28) How Jason and the TWiST team uses NotebookLM (12:37) Will AI replace lawyers in startups and VC? Should they? (16:08) How the Gamma team uses AI understand their consumers (19:43) Lemon.io: Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://lemon.io/twist (22:38) How the Google team uses AI to “talk” to their whole user base. (24:45) Is AI replicating our brains and consciousness? (28:18) The ways that AI is changing how companies process information. (30:39) Quo (formerly OpenPhone) gives you a clean, modern way to handle every customer call, text, and thread all in one place. Try it free at http://quo.com/TWiST (31:43) Jason thinks groupchats are the modern coffee shop for interesting ideas! (32:48) Why Steven thinks AI makes creatives MORE ORIGINAL (40:02) HALF of US adults think AI makes you less creative (43:20) Grant defends using AI for doing research + making business decisions (45:28) Superforecasting — How to think about your thinking (53:00) Is education going back to blue books and oral exams? (56:30) Jevons Paradox and How AI will increase jobs for all! (59:50) Edison put whale hunters out of business but brought in electricians and movie industry (1:02:36) Jason coaches his employees to 10x themselves with AI tools to push value (1:05:54) Jason’s call to join the AI revolution * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://twist500.com Subscri

This podcast is sponsored by Learning Quest. As parents, we all want to set our children up for success—but when it comes to planning for their education, the options can feel overwhelming. One powerful tool to consider is a 529 account, which allows you to invest in your child’s future education no matter what path they choose. In this episode, we’re joined by Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson, an expert on 529 programs and the Kansas Learning Quest® plan. He shares insights on how families can make the most of these accounts and confidently plan for their children’s educational journeys. Topics we cover include: What a 529 plan is, along with its uses and key benefits The best time to open a 529 account Who can contribute to a 529 plan and contribution limits Guidance on setting up a 529 account Tune in for an informative conversation designed to help you better understand 529 plans and how they can support your child’s educational future. Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson was born and raised on a cattle and grain farm near Assaria, Kansas. After graduating from Southeast Saline High School, Steven went on to study Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University, where he was elected Student Body President and graduated with honors. Steven began his career in the financial services sector while remaining involved in the family farm. He continued his education at the University of Chicago where he received a Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and business policy. Steven’s financially-focused education was a valued tool in the financial services sector when he led the development of an asset allocation software program that calculated the highest return of investment for a particular need. His interest and expertise in financial issues during the economic downturn of 2008-09 was a catalyst in his decision to enter public service. Steven ran for the state legislature and was elected in 2010. His financial and agricultural background led to committee appointments including Chairman of the Tax Committee, Chairman of Insurance and Pensions Committee, and a member of committees including Appropriations and Agriculture and Natural Resources. Steven was elected the state’s 42nd state treasurer in 2022 and assumed office on January 9, 2023. Before investing, carefully consider the plan's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This information and more about the plan can be found in the Learning Quest Handbook, available by contacting American Century Investment Services, Inc., Distributor, at 1-800-579-2203, and should be read carefully before investing. If you are not a Kansas taxpayer, consider before investing whether the beneficiary's or your home state offers a 529 Plan that provides its taxpayers with state tax and other benefits not available through this plan. Notice: Accounts established under Learning Quest and their earnings are neither insured nor guaranteed by the state of Kansas, the Kansas State Treasurer or American Century. Administered by the Kansas State Treasurer, Steven Johnson. Managed by American Century Investment Management, Inc. The availability of tax or other state benefits (such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors) may be conditioned on meeting certain requirements, such as residency, purpose for or timing of distributions, or other factors. As with any investment, it is possible to lose money by investing in this plan. The value of your Learning Quest account may fluctuate, and it is possible for the value of your account to be less than the amount you invested. The earnings portion of non-qualified withdrawals is subject to federal and state income taxes and a 10% federal penalty. Please consult your tax advisor for more detailed information regarding the Roth IRA or for advice regarding your individual situation. Taxes are deferred until withdrawal if th

What if, thanks to AI, you can now research and write a book two, three, or even four times faster? For authors and AI pioneers Steven Johnson (Editorial Director, NotebookLM and Google Labs) and Ethan Mollick (Wharton professor and creator of One Useful Thing ), that's the new reality. In this episode, they crack open their personal toolkits to reveal the prompts and workflows they use to supercharge their creativity. What you’ll learn: How Steven used AI to write 40,000 words in 72 hours. The specific AI tools Steven and Ethan rely on for researching and writing. Whether AI will ever write better than humans. How the very concept of a "book" may morph into an interactive, personalized experience that readers can query, customize, and even turn into a game. Further listening: BILL GATES: Superhuman AI May Be Closer Than You Think SAL KHAN: How AI Will Revolutionize the Way We Learn MARYANNE WOLF: Are We Forgetting How To Read? STEVEN JOHNSON & DAVID CHALMERS: Artificial Intelligence Meets Virtual Worlds ADAM BROTMAN & ANDY SACK: The AI Tsunami Is Already Here ——— This episode is brought to you by AUTHOR INSIDER, our exclusive community and learning platform for ambitious creators. What's Inside: ✅ Innovative strategies from bestselling authors and industry experts ✅ Audience growth tactics to expand your readership and revenue ✅ Vibrant creator community for networking and collaboration ✅ Exclusive content not available anywhere else 🎯 Exclusive 25% discount for podcast listeners — join AUTHOR INSIDER today ——— Ready to reach 300,000 curious listeners and readers? Promote your brand, book, or product to an audience passionate about big ideas. Request our sponsor kit: https://tally.so/r/wLgkN1

Steven Johnson, author of 14 books on the history of science and technology, discusses Google’s new writing and research tool, NotebookLM. He elaborates on how walking influences creativity, the importance of play in innovation, and shares insights into using AI for augmenting thought and memory. The conversation covers his role in co-creating NotebookLM with Google Labs, the importance of uploading sources for effective use, and the potential of AI to enhance both authorship and readership. Johnson also touches on potential future developments, such as recommending additional sources and addressing privacy concerns. The dialogue highlights the revolutionary potential of AI-driven tools in research and content creation. 00:00 Introduction to Steven Johnson 00:20 The Role of Walking in Creativity 02:27 The Importance of Play and Uselessness 04:35 Notebook LM: A New Research Tool 07:02 The Genesis of Notebook LM 09:29 Building and Innovating at Google Labs 12:48 Using Notebook LM for Writing and Research 22:24 Exploring New Book Ideas with Notebook LM 25:27 Exploring AI's Role in Research 25:56 Future of AI in Recommending Sources 26:44 Tone and Style in AI Writing 29:20 Privacy and Copyright Concerns 30:26 AI's Impact on Writing and Creativity 36:05 New Forms of Reading and Books 40:29 Practical Tips for Using NotebookLM 44:34 Reflections on the Future of Authorship 📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of The Future of Books and Improving Your memory with AI: Steven Johnson (Author and Google Labs) | For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin: Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.

A very special episode this week with actor Steven Johnson who has been touring the country with the Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird. He's been to over 70 cities across 40 states, and he's got some incredible stories to share. From bustling food trucks to Michelin-worthy hidden gems, Steven's journey has not only expanded his palate but also challenged his preconceptions about various regions. He'll be dishing out his favorite places to eat, what makes each spot special, and the surprising culinary treasures he’s found in cities you might not expect. Join us as we explore the rich and diverse food landscape of the United States, learn about the regional nuances, and hear firsthand how travel has broadened Steven's perspectives on food and culture. You won't want to miss his recommendations and the unique experiences he's gathered along the way. Check if To Kill a Mockingbird is coming to a theater near you TAKE THE QUIZ TO SEE IF YOU’VE BEEN PLANNING YOUR TRAVEL ALL WRONG! ***Looking to experience the flavors we've explored firsthand? Skip the stress of travel planning and work with a trusted professional to take care of all of that for you! Travel Trails specializes in crafting unforgettable travel experiences tailored to your taste for adventure. Don’t miss out on tasting these delicious dishes because you don’t have the time to plan. Visit https://travel-trails.com/ to learn more and follow @TastyTrailsTravelPod and @Travel.Trails___ on Instagram to stay up to date on episodes and all things food & travel

We use it to find bestselling author Steven Berlin Johnson’s next project. I sat down with bestselling author Steven Johnson to see if we could come up with a concept for his next project—using AI. The results were amazing. We loaded 200,000 words of NASA transcripts and all of Steven’s reading notes since 1999 into NotebookLM, Google’s personalized research assistant. We wanted to see if it could help us explore the Apollo 1 fire and find relevant and surprising ideas from history that could work to explain it. NotebookLM condensed disparate 200,000 words of NASA transcripts into readable formats like FAQs and chronological timelines. It sifted through the material to identify the catalyst for the fire. The model even went through Steven’s Readwise notes to find a relevant, and unexpected, story from history that we could use to explain the history and origins of the fire If you’re a fan of Steven Johnson’s work or you’re interested in AI as a creative tool, you need to watch this episode. All of this happens as a live exploration of NotebookLM, and it’s a seriously wild ride. If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Want even more? Sign up for Every to unlock our ultimate guide to prompting ChatGPT. It’s usually only for paying subscribers, but you can get it here for free . To hear more from Dan Shipper: Subscribe to Every Follow him on X Links to resources mentioned in the episode: Follow Steven Johnson NotebookLM Steven’s newsletter, Adjacent Possible Steven’s latest book about the rise of the modern detective: The Infernal Machine A few of Steven’s other books: How We Got to Now Where Good Ideas Come From The Ghost Map <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Emergence-Connected-Brains-Cities-Software/dp/0684868768" target="_blank" rel="noo

We use it to find bestselling author Steven Berlin Johnson’s next project. I sat down with bestselling author Steven Johnson to see if we could come up with a concept for his next project—using AI. The results were amazing. We loaded 200,000 words of NASA transcripts and all of Steven’s reading notes since 1999 into NotebookLM, Google’s personalized research assistant. We wanted to see if it could help us explore the Apollo 1 fire and find relevant and surprising ideas from history that could work to explain it. NotebookLM condensed disparate 200,000 words of NASA transcripts into readable formats like FAQs and chronological timelines. It sifted through the material to identify the catalyst for the fire. The model even went through Steven’s Readwise notes to find a relevant, and unexpected, story from history that we could use to explain the history and origins of the fire If you’re a fan of Steven Johnson’s work or you’re interested in AI as a creative tool, you need to watch this episode. All of this happens as a live exploration of NotebookLM, and it’s a seriously wild ride. If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Want even more? Sign up for Every to unlock our ultimate guide to prompting ChatGPT. It’s usually only for paying subscribers, but you can get it here for free . To hear more from Dan Shipper: ⁠Subscribe to Every⁠ Follow him on ⁠X⁠ Links to resources mentioned in the episode: ⁠Follow Steven Johnson ⁠ ⁠NotebookLM⁠ Steven’s newsletter, ⁠Adjacent Possible⁠ Steven’s latest book about the rise of the modern detective: ⁠The Infernal Machine⁠ A few of Steven’s other books: ⁠ How We Got to Now ⁠ ⁠Where Good Ideas Come From ⁠ ⁠The Ghost Map ⁠ ⁠Emergence ⁠ ⁠The Invention of Air

This year, 2023, marks the hundredth anniversary since chemical engineer Thomas Midgley, Jr. made the discoveries that led to the invention of leaded gasoline. Of all the many harms that the automobile has caused the environment and humanity over the last century, the effects of leaded gasoline have to be pretty close to the top of the list. Science and industry were well aware of the dangers of lead in the 1920s. But adding small amounts of it to motor fuel made internal combustion engines work better, and that made it possible to turn the automobile into a viable mass market product. As a result, pretty much every American born between 1960 and 1980 was, to some extent, poisoned by lead. In this episode, bestselling author Steven Johnson joins Aaron Naparstek to talk about Midgley, his legacy, and what his story can teach us about our technological inventions and their future consequences. *** Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, exclusive bonus content and stickers .*** This episode is produced with support from Cleverhood . Listen to the episode for the latest Cleverhood discount code. LINKS: " The Man Who Broke the World " by Steven Johnson for the New York Times Magazine, March 15, 2023. Find more of Steven Johnson's work on his website . Subscribe to Steven's newsletter, Adjacent Possible . Find all thirteen of Steven's books here . War on Cars fans will enjoy The Ghos t Map -- it's a page-turner of a mystery/thriller about urban planning and epidemiology. You can buy Steven's books at our Bookshop.org store . Interested in digging deeper into the history of leaded gasoline? Check out Toxic Truth by Lydia Denworth. Buy official War on Cars merch at our store . Find us on Mastodon , Bluesky , Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and whatever godforsaken new social media platform pops up next. Follow and review us on Apple Podcasts . TheWarOnCars.org

Welcome to another fantastic episode of the IDEA Collider│Asymmetric learning series with your host Mike Rea. In today’s episode, Mike interviews Steven Johnson, an author of 13 books, a TV host, and a podcaster. He talks about Innovation vs. Invention and explains where good ideas come from. Additionally, Steven talks about the Individual and organizational hunch collection tools and shares how organizational culture impacts innovation. Moreover, he talks about his books The Ghost Map and Farsighted . Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [01:05] Meet Steven Johnson and hear his backstory [03:03] Innovation vs. Invention [05:26] Where do good ideas ‘soul hunches’ come from? [09:32] Reason why play and delight are linked to profound innovation [12:52] Organizational culture and innovation [17:12] How the daily schedule for his writing work looks like [10:1414] Steven’s discovery process [26:59] How Steven uses Twitter as a source of scientific discovery [30:58] Individual and organizational hunch collection tools [39:10] The Ghost Map and how it evolved from the format to a published book [46:34] Farsighted : How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most [55:11] How to connect with Steven Johnson Remember to Follow, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Resources Mentioned Book; The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson Book; Farsighted by Steven Johnson Book; How We Got to Now by Steven Johnson Book: Wonderland by Steven Johnson Let’s Connect! Follow Steven Johnson on; Website: https://stevenberlinjohnson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenbjohnson Subscribe to his Newsletter at: https://adjacentpossible.substack.com/about To grab a copy of any of Steven’s Books: https://amzn.to/3L3zUrV More Products Follow Mike Rea on; Website: https://www.ideapharma.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ideapharma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigidea/ To listen to more fantastic podcast episodes: https://podcast.ideapharma.com/

In this episode we talk with special guest Steven Johnson. Steven is a New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including books on the history of innovation. He is the host of AdjacentPossible.substack.com We discuss innovation, the history of ideas, and what Steven calls the "Adjacent Possible." The podcast includes practical ideas and method product teams can use to improve their success. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments with today's guest Steven Johnson: 00:00 Introduction to Steven Johnson and what exactly the "Adjacent Possible" concept is. 08:00 Steven talks about figuring out what technologies could be useful to use the "Adjacent Possible" concept and Jobs-to-be-Done. 13:09 Jared and Jay talk about integrating the "Adjacent Possible" with Jobs-to-be-Done for competitive analysis and more. 21:18 How to fit related "jobs" into the "Adjacent Possible" framework 30:17 Trying to be a Gutenberg-like innovator in today's society, the Metaverse and other product examples 42:31 Blockchain transforming from play to an actual need. Be sure to subscribe to learn more about JTBD! ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Learn more about JTBD: https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCEKeVWAeyQeMPzq9HfbUa5w Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrv-com/ X: https://x.com/thrvapp Follow Jay Haynes on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayhaynes/ Follow Jared Ranere on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredranere/

Welcome to the 757 renaissance man podcast, on this episode we chop it up with Steven Johnson of Bridging The Gap Golf On this episode we discuss How he became interested in the game of golf A beginners golf budget A black man on a green course The joys of spreading the game of golf to underserved youth And much much more! Let’s have a conversation with Steven Johnson of Bridging The Gap Golf