260 - Greg Shaw on Reprogramming the American Dream

<p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">In this episode, you are welcome to join Tom Vander Ark and Greg Shaw for a discussion around reprogramming the American dream.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Greg Shaw is a writer from Bellevue, Washington. He has supported the policy and communication needs of Microsoft and the Gates Foundation for more than 25 years. Three years ago, Greg worked with Satya Nadella on <em>Hit Refresh,</em> a book on the remaking of Microsoft as a leader in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. For the last two years, Greg has been working alongside Kevin Scott on their newest book, <em>Reprogramming the American Dream,</em> which takes a look at the future landscape of AI and how it can be realistically used to promote equitable growth.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">In Greg’s conversation with Tom, he discusses the challenges of producing beneficial AI that serves society equitably (from rural America to Silicon Valley); how he sees the future of AI as an open platform for creativity and productivity for anyone, anywhere; the need for local conversations around AI; and what his newest book with co-author, Kevin Scott, hopes to accomplish and add to the conversation.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:10] About today’s show with Greg Shaw.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:00] Tom welcomes Greg Shaw back to the <em>Getting Smart</em> podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:39] Greg speaks about what his life has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[3:40] Greg tells listeners about his co-author for his book, <em>Reprogramming the American Dream,</em> Kevin Scott, and how they came up with the idea for the book.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[6:04]