Talks at Google

A new industrial revolution is here – not one defined by automation and the substitution of human intelligence, but by co-intelligence, where human ingenuity and AI collaborate. Authors Venkat Ramaswamy & Krishnan Narayanan join Google to discuss their book, The Co-Intelligence Revolution: How Humans and AI Co-Create New Value. Venkat is a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He first introduced the idea of co-creation in 2004 in his bestselling book, “The Future of Competition.” Fun fact: His scholarly work has over 40,000 Google Scholar citations. Krishnan is the Co-Founder and President of Itihaasa Research and Digital, where he studies emerging technologies and innovations. Previously, he was a member of the Infosys Labs Management Council.  Their book is a practical guide for leaders to unpack and understand how AI and people can create value together. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz1dXcs8zMY].

Jeff Probst, Host and Executive Producer of Emmy Award-winning CBS show Survivor, joins Google for the show's 20th anniversary. He discusses everything from how he got his start with this “crazy social experiment” to what has made Survivor so successful. He even shares the moment he knew the show was something special. Originally published in February 2020. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azzJur0cukc].

Bobbi Brown, beauty industry titan, world-renowned makeup artist, and author, joins Google to discuss her entrepreneurial career and her beauty philosophy: “The secret to beauty is simple: be who you are.” As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created 10 simple lipsticks that evolved into a global beauty empire. She has written 9 beauty and wellness books and is a New York Times bestselling author. Since leaving her billion-dollar company Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in October 2016, she has launched Beauty Evolution, LLC and was certified as a health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Originally published in August 2020. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEBLjjdUYa0].

Charlie Kaufman is one of the most celebrated screenwriters and directors, known for movies like “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Anomalisa.” Three of his scripts appear in the Writers Guild of America’s list of the 101 greatest movie screenplays ever written. He’s received an Academy Award, an Emmy, three BAFTA awards, two Independent Spirit Awards, and a Writer’s Guild of America Award.  He joins Google to discuss his film, “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” a psychological thriller exploring regret, longing, and the fragility of the human spirit. The film tells the story of a young woman, played by Jessie Buckley, who makes a road trip with her boyfriend to his family’s farm. After being trapped at the farm during a snowstorm, she questions the nature of everything she knew or understood about her boyfriend, herself, and the world. Originally published in September 2020. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ8gSZN7viE].

Whether you’re looking for the best pico de gallo to bring to carne asada, or a fresh twist on tres leches cake – try a bit of matcha powder – chef Alfredo Garcia's new cookbook has got you covered. “Let’s Make It! A Mexican-American Culinary Adventure” reflects on the dual influences on Alfredo’s cooking, with Mexican-inspired versions of American classics.  Alfredo Garcia has been a full-time content creator since 2021. Before that, he was the private chef for multiple Major League Baseball players. His love of cooking is inspired by the strong women in his family, especially his mother, grandmother, and aunts. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle [https://youtu.be/esA0vZZe6wk].