I’ve always been curious to know why people are the way they are. After reading Bill’s memoir, Source Code, it felt more like peeling back layers than simply asking questions. Part 2 of our chat, I got to know him in a way I haven’t before. 

In this episode of People by WTF, Bill talks about the drive and curiosity that keeps him active, playing ‘Crennis’ with Sachin Tendulkar, his childhood, how AI can reshape capitalism, and many more. 

Is success in today’s capitalistic world bred by some form of adversity in childhood? Ten years from now, will a huge population be a boon or a bane from this capitalistic lens?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:12 - Bill’s frequent visits to India

02:22 - Bill’s memoir Source Code, childhood and family dynamics

07:51 - Success in today’s capitalistic world

09:28 - What's the secret to Bill’s focus?

11:58 - Is vulnerability the new heroic trait?

14:50 - How tough is Bill on himself?

17:33 - Huge population: burden or advantage with AI?

20:55 - What would we do if we didn't have to work?

24:35 - Insights from being the world’s richest

29:05 - Money: Motivation to make it v/s be Altruistic?

34:25 - How Bill relates to the youth

39:15 - Nikhil's attempt to pitch for a job in the A.I world (he's serious)

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