How Many CTOs16 Des 2025

Turtles All The Way Down: AI Insights with Scott W. Bradley

In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub welcome guest Scott W. Bradley, Managing Partner at Facet Digital, to delve into the complexities and potential pitfalls of AI technology. With insights drawn from Bradley's provocative LinkedIn post abstraction and language, the discussion explores AI's rapid growth, the quality vs. speed debate in tech development, and the lessons we might learn from the growth of social media. The conversation probes whether AI is heading towards a Jurassic Park-like disaster, and what methods can be used to build AI that cares for humanity. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:17 Scott Bradley's Background and Role 02:45 LinkedIn Post Discussion 05:03 AI and Abstraction Layers 14:34 Capitalism and Quality in Tech 28:15 Social Media Impact Debate 31:42 Evaluating the Internet's Net Good 34:32 AI and the Future: Concerns and Predictions 36:02 AI Alignment and Human-Like Caring 40:22 Human Learning vs. AI Learning 43:12 System Thinking and AI 52:10 AI's Role in Coding and Product Management 58:25 Concluding Thoughts on AI

Resources:

Scott W. Bradley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwb69/
Facet Digital: https://facetdigital.com/
How Many CTOs Pod: https://howmanyctospod.com
Scott Porad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottporad/
Brad Hefta-Gaub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradheftagaub/

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