by Katelyn Donnelly and Arvind Nagarajan
Obviously the Future explores the massive trends that will shape our world in conversation with the trailblazers, non-conformists, and hidden experts who are building tomorrow today. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.obviouslythefuture.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.obviouslythefuture.com</a>
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May 8, 2024
<p>What is the current state of college admissions? What social good do elite universities offer society, and how are they trying to do it better?</p><p>We discuss the state of elite universities with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#"><strong>Matthew Rascoff</strong></a>, the Vice Provost for Digital Education at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#"><strong>Stanford University</strong></a>. </p><p>Matthew is one of the most innovative administrators in the industry and a leader who puts ideas into action. He is pioneering new digital models to bring credit-bearing Stanford classes to lower-income high schools across the US. </p><p>With digital learning, Matthew is reaching upstream to build more effective bridges for young learners.</p><p><p><em>‘Insiders realize that the </em>assessment system underpins the entire education system.<em>’</em></p></p><p>Tune in this week to hear from a leader that will make you feel bullish on elite universities</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><p>* Matthew's journey from a horrible high school experience to a resurgence in college</p><p>* The role of standardized testing in college admissions and prediction of performance</p><p>* Admissions is one of the most creative areas of higher education today</p><p>* The challenge of finding venture outcomes for “new measures of merit.”</p><p>* Matthew’s venture to have Stanford offer credit-bearing courses to Title 1 high school students to increase access for low-income students.</p><p>* The continuous challenge of professor-to-student ratio in higher education and the difficulty of scaling course quality </p><p>Please comment below.</p><p>We’d love to hear your thoughts, reactions, and questions.</p><p><strong>Show Links:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://bussgang.medium.com/teaching-at-harvard-with-an-ai-faculty-co-pilot-c412d86de2e7"><strong>Teaching at Harvard with an AI Faculty Co-Pilot</strong></a><strong> </strong>by Jeff Bussgang</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baumol_effect"><strong>Baumol’s Cost Disease Theory</strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baumol_effect"> </a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Child-Teacher-Life-Maria-Montessori/dp/1635420849"><strong>The Child is the Teacher</strong></a>: A Life of Maria Montessori</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Collection-Essays-George-Orwell/dp/0156186004/ref=sr_1_1"><strong>A Collection of Essays</strong></a><strong> </strong>by George Orwell</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://digitaleducation.stanford.edu/news/private-universities-have-public-obligations"><strong>Private universities have public obligations</strong></a><strong>. </strong>Providing education to students from modest backgrounds isn’t a novelty at Stanford. It is part of who we are as an institution and dates back to our founding documents. By Matthew Rascoff</p><p>0 Comments</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://obviouslythefuture.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">obviouslythefuture.substack.com</a>
December 13, 2023
<p>What is the role of story in technology and humanity? Is Elon Musk one of the greatest storytellers of our generation? </p><p></p><p>Damien Walter is a "rockstar critic" in science fiction and fantasy. He runs a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/324897304599197">30,000+ member Science Fiction community</a> and hosts the popular <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-fiction/id1530666687">Science Fiction podcast </a>and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DamienWalter/featured">YouTube channel</a>, where he explores the myths underpinning our society through modern entertainment. </p><p><p>‘Story is the physics of the human world.’</p></p><p>We discuss Damien's reaction to Marc Andreessen's Techno-Optimist Manifesto and explore the future of storytelling, AI, and education. </p><p>Damien's thoughtful views reinforce several <a target="_blank" href="http://www.avalanche.vc">Avalanche VC</a> theses - from efficacious edutainment to the importance of online communities. </p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><p>* Reaction to Marc Andreessen’s <a target="_blank" href="https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto/">Techno Optimist Manifesto</a> as a neo-religion</p><p>* How Science Fiction narratives are embedded in technology companies </p><p>* YouTube is the largest university in the world, but this is more evident outside the Western world</p><p>* We are going back to an oral culture: speaking and listening</p><p>* Gender imbalance in the Science Fiction community </p><p>* Imagining the most productive part of a career between 13 and 19 years old</p><p>* Book Recommendation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-History-Georg-Hegel/dp/8562022330"><strong>The Philosophy Of History</strong></a> by <strong>GW Hegel</strong></p><p></p><p>Please comment below.</p><p>We’d love to hear your thoughts, reactions, and questions.</p><p></p><p><strong>Show Links:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="http://homeserve.org/sc/sc.php">Stellar Crisis</a>, the web’s first complete multi-player strategy game</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j-g-ballard-vs-andreessen-horowitz/id1530666687?i=1000633320402">JG Ballard vs Andreessen Horowitz</a> on Science Fiction podcast</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/vRC0cK_MSA0">The Dangerous Philosophy of Ursula Le Guin</a> - Video on YouTube</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damiengwalter/the-ocean-of-story-season-1/description">The Ocean of Story</a> - Damien’s Kickstarter for a new video project</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://obviouslythefuture.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">obviouslythefuture.substack.com</a>
December 5, 2023
<p>How do you make a feature film as a high school student? What is the role of school when you demonstrate excellence outside the classroom?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@wesleywangfilm">Wesley Wang</a> is a filmmaker, an 11-time national chess champion, and a sophomore at Harvard. His first significant film, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hif5eI5pBxo"><em>nothing, except everything</em></a>, a coming-of-age short movie that has won many awards and gone viral on YouTube with 2.7 million views. </p><p>We talk about Wesley's approach to learning and building his career in film. He treats every film like a startup and constantly improves his skills and products. </p><p>At <a target="_blank" href="http://www.avalanche.vc">Avalanche</a>, one of our theses is that everyone is an entrepreneur or will have to learn to think like one. We like businesses that are platforms and tools that catalyze this reality. The internet is the great equalizer as the gatekeepers are removed. </p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><p>* How Wesley thinks about building his career and reputation in filmmaking</p><p>* How technology played a role (or not) in his path to playing chess at a globally competitive level</p><p>* Wesley reflects on his choice to stay in high school and enroll in Harvard instead of homeschooling or going to Hollywood</p><p>* What is better validation: Film festival awards or views on YouTube?</p><p>* Wesley flips the conversation and asks us about our experience on the frontier or low-cost private education and why Katelyn founded Avalanche VC</p><p>* Preserving optionality is a trap. Why finding your passion and niche can help you grow. </p><p>nothing, except everything.</p><p>Please comment below.</p><p>We’d love to hear your thoughts, reactions, and questions.</p><p><strong>Show Links:</strong></p><p>* <strong>Wesley Wang’s </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@wesleywangfilm"><strong>YouTube Page</strong></a></p><p>* <strong>Watch now:</strong><em> </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hif5eI5pBxo"><em>nothing, except everything</em></a></p><p>* Wesley Wang on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@wesleywangfilm">IMBd</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://a24films.com/">A24 Films</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wired.com/2016/04/apec-schools/"><strong>Pearson's Quest to Cover the Planet in Company-Run Schools</strong></a></p><p>* <strong>Wesley’s Book Recommendation: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Story-Substance-Structure-Principles-Screenwriting/dp/0060391685/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=]"><strong>Story:</strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Story-Substance-Structure-Principles-Screenwriting/dp/0060391685/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=]"> Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting</a></p><p>* <strong>Film recommendations</strong>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbZJ487oJlY"><strong>Mulholland Drive</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFOrGkAvjAE"><strong>Sound of Metal</strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFOrGkAvjAE"> </a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://obviouslythefuture.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">obviouslythefuture.substack.com</a>
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