People in Common - Rekindling Community in Challenging Times

A wide-ranging conversation about rebuilding community connections and finding courage in challenging times. The discussion explores how to bridge divides, the impact of AI on society, and the importance of maintaining human connections in an increasingly digital worldFeatured Organizations & Programs⁠Homeboy Industries⁠ - World's largest gang rehabilitation program⁠The Giving Pledge⁠ - Philanthropic initiative by wealthy individuals⁠Stanford Internet Observatory⁠ - Research on internet security and social media⁠Harvard Kennedy School⁠ - Where Marshall Ganz teaches⁠Responsible Innovation Labs⁠ - Working on ethical AI developmentKey People ReferencedFather Greg Boyle - Founder of Homeboy IndustriesMarshall Ganz - Community organizer and Harvard professorMacKenzie Scott - PhilanthropistBishop Mariann Budde - Episcopal Bishop of WashingtonWarren Buffett - Co-founder of the Giving PledgeBill & Melinda Gates - Co-founders of the Giving PledgePierre & Pam Omidyar - Mentioned for philanthropy workJohn & Ann Doerr - Referenced for impact investingAdditional ResourcesThe Audacious Project (mentioned in philanthropy discussion)X Prize FoundationNational Geographic's history programmingThe future of live events vs. AI-generated contentProject 2025 (mentioned in political discussion)Production NotesHosted by Phil Available on major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts