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Mario Gabriele
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  • Shrinking the Gap Between Sci-Fi and Sci-Fact: Josh Wolfe (Co-Founder of Lux Capital)
    Josh Wolfe is a co-founder of Lux Capital, where he funds the kinds of ventures that change everything: think gene-edited pig organs and technology that lets you “record” smells. His approach? Relentless curiosity. He reads dozens of newspapers daily to identify patterns, always staying a few steps ahead. In this episode of The Generalist, Josh shares how his firm backs companies that don’t just predict the future, but create it.In our conversation, we explore:• The revolutionary development of genetically modified pig organs being transplanted into humans and what this means for the future of organ transplantation.• The recent achievement of "teleporting smell" across space and why computers that can replicate scents will open up entirely new industries.• Why Lux is investing in the search for real-life "X-Men" — genetic outliers in isolated populations whose DNA could lead to life-saving medical advancements.• How Josh evaluates macro trends to make smarter micro investment decisions and why ignoring the big picture is a mistake.• The three tech sectors that Josh believes will define the geopolitical balance in the decades ahead.• How Josh stays current on macroeconomic trends.• Much more—Thank you to the partners who make this possibleBrex: The banking solution for startups.WorkOS: The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS.Generalist+: Essential intelligence for modern investors and technologists.—For a full transcript of the episode, please visit: https://thegeneralist.substack.com/p/shrinking-the-gap-between-sci-fi-and-sci-fact-josh-wolfe—Timestamps(00:00) Intro(04:38) A brief overview of Josh’s work at Lux Capital (05:57) The science fiction to science fact pipeline (09:11) Xenotransplantation(12:10) Proven transplantations with modified pig kidneys, and what’s next (15:38) Ethical questions around xenotransplantation (17:48) Lux Capital’s investment in eGenesis(19:34) The theory of persistent cellular memory (23:35) Why eGenesis began with kidneys(24:30) Digitizing smell(32:24) Commercializing digital olfaction technology(38:26) The potential applications for a “Shazam for smell” (43:16) Variant Bio’s work studying genetic outliers (52:00) Variant Bio's two primary clinical focuses(53:46) How Josh stays current on macroeconomic trends(59:44) Josh’s thoughts on the critical areas the U.S. should invest in(1:14:00) How to win the talent war(1:18:53) Final meditations—Follow Josh WolfeX: https://x.com/wolfejoshLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-wolfe-7883/—Follow Mario GabrieleNewsletter: https://thegeneralist.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariogabriele/—Resources and episode mentions—Books—• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: https://www.amazon.com/000-Leagues-Under-Wordsworth-Classics/dp/1853260312• War of the Worlds: https://www.amazon.com/War-Worlds-H-G-Wells/dp/8175992824/• In Search of Lost Time: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Lost-Time-Library-Classics/dp/0812969642• Perfume: The Story of a Murderer: https://www.amazon.com/Perfume-Story-Murderer-Patrick-Suskind/dp/0375725849/• Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger: https://www.amazon.com/Poor-Charlies-Almanack-Charles-Expanded/dp/1578645018—Other Resources—• eGenesis: https://egenesisbio.com/• Xenotransplantation: https://egenesisbio.com/xenotransplant/• Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/health/fourth-pig-kidney-transplant.html• CRISPR: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/CRISPR• Can an Organ Transplant Change Someone’s Personality? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-leading-edge/202402/do-organ-transplants-cause-personality-change-in-recipients#...Episode resources continued at: https://thegeneralist.substack.com/p/shrinking-the-gap-between-sci-fi-and-sci-fact-josh-wolfe—Production and marketing by penname.co. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].
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  • How AI Will Enhance Human Potential, Not Replace It: Reid Hoffman
    Science fiction has long warned of AI's dark side. Think: Robots turning against us, surveillance, and lost agency. But in this episode of The Generalist, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and AI pioneer, shares a more hopeful future. His book Superagency argues for AI optimism, grounded in real-world experience. We talk about how AI can fuel creativity and how to ensure technology works for us, not the other way around.We explore:• Why Reid wrote Superagency—and his belief that AI leads to more human agency, not less• The philosophical questions raised by AI’s reasoning—can machines truly think, or are they just mimicking us?• How generative AI promotes collaboration and creativity over passive consumption• Preserving humanity's essence as transformative technologies like gene editing and neural interfaces become mainstream• Reid’s optimistic take on synthetic biological intelligence as a symbiotic relationship• How AI agents can actually deepen human friendships rather than replace them• A glimpse at how Reid uses AI in his daily life• Reid’s “mini-curriculum” on science fiction and philosophy—two essential lenses for understanding AI’s potential• And much more—Thank you to the partners who make this possibleVanta⁠: Automate compliance and simplify security.Brex⁠: The banking solution for startups.WorkOS⁠: The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS.—For a full transcript of the episode, please visit: ⁠https://thegeneralist.substack.com/p/how-ai-will-enhance-human-potential-reid-hoffman⁠—Timestamps(00:00) Intro(06:10) Why Reid wrote Superagency(11:30) Reid AI—and using tech to highlight human agency(13:55) The book Amusing Ourselves to Death, and the pros and cons of any new technology(18:55) A brief overview of Reid’s career(25:16) An explanation of Reid’s belief system as a ‘mystical atheist’ (27:47) Reid’s term ‘homo techne’ and how technology makes us more human(33:54) Preserving genetic diversity to safeguard humanity(39:05) Reid’s optimistic take on synthetic biological intelligence(42:34) Why Reid wants more optimistic science fiction(45:40) The value of literature—and potential future mediums for creatives(49:12) The importance of thoughtful regulation(59:35) AI’s impact on human friendships(1:03:49) Platforms for AI agents (1:05:50) How Reid uses AI in his daily life (1:09:28) Final meditations—Books• Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Superagency-Could-Possibly-Right-Future-ebook/dp/B0D886ZQHY⁠• Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Impromptu-Amplifying-Our-Humanity-Through/dp/B0BYLSCPPV⁠• 1984: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/1984-Signet-Classics-George-Orwell/dp/0451524934⁠• Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Amusing-Ourselves-Death-Discourse-Business/dp/014303653X⁠• Brave New World: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-World-Aldous-Huxley/dp/0060850523⁠• On Bullshit: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Bullshit-Harry-G-Frankfurt/dp/0691122946⁠• Culture series: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Iain-M-Banks-Culture-anniversary/dp/0356502090/⁠• Klara and the Sun: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Klara-Sun-Ishiguro-Kazuo/dp/0571364888⁠?• Ulysses: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Ulysses-James-Joyce/dp/0679722769⁠…For a complete list of books and all other resources mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes at: ⁠https://thegeneralist.substack.com/p/how-ai-will-enhance-human-potential-reid-hoffman⁠—Follow Reid Hoffman• Website: ⁠https://www.reidhoffman.org/⁠• X: ⁠https://x.com/reidhoffman⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidhoffman/⁠• Podcast: ⁠https://www.possible.fm/⁠—Follow Mario Gabriele• Newsletter: ⁠https://thegeneralist.substack.com/⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariogabriele/⁠—Production and marketing by ⁠penname.co⁠. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].
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  • Introducing The Generalist Podcast
    Welcome to The Generalist – a podcast about the future brought to you by Mario Gabriele. This isn’t your typical innovation podcast. Each week, we go beyond the headlines and into the minds of the founders, investors, and thinkers who are building tomorrow’s world. From AI to space exploration, nuclear fusion to new media, stablecoins to semiconductors, these are the people living in the future today.In just 60 minutes each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas, technologies, and strategies that are shaping industries and societies in real-time. Production and marketing by penname.co.
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“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed.” The Generalist Podcast brings you weekly conversations with the people who live in these pockets of the future – visionary founders, prescient investors, and original thinkers. Each episode is designed to introduce you to new ideas, technologies, and markets and help you prepare for the world of tomorrow.
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