You know him as the CEO of OpenAI - but he's also an avid writer. We spoke not once but twice about how Sam captures ideas, clarifies his thinking, edits his writing, decides what to work on, and uses ChatGPT. Timestamps: 1:47 Will LLMs change how we write? 8:39 How does Sam use ChatGPT? 11:26 How Sam became less anxious 17:24 Sam once dreamed of being a novelist 18:37 Lessons from Peter Thiel 21:35 Lessons from Paul Graham 26:02 The book Sam Altman wants to write 28:37 Advice for startup founders 30:20 How Y Combinator shapes OpenAI 35:55 How Sam chose to work on AGI 37:35 Writing strategy memos at OpenAI 41:34 Why isn’t ChatGPT a better storyteller? 44:20 Sam's obsessive note-taking method 47:12 Will AI put writers out of work?
"Writing is externalized thinking." -Sam Altman Writing is a tool to get clarity. There is no better way than writing a book on a topic to deeply master it, even if no one else ever reads it. ChatGPT is a great companion for that journey, but we have streamlined the book writing workflow for nonfiction in an app that helps sharpen ideas, generate outlines and assist the author in proofreading, editing or 'enriching' what they write, assisted by OpenAI. Sure, some people will use it to crank out junk, like those students Altman talks about. But the smart ones will use it to dig deeper, explore new ideas and get clarity on them.
I have been a teacher and am scheduling a multicultural childrens book series and my book release is scheduled October 28. I used chatgpt for the research and ideas for this project. I LOVE THIS! I have figured how to use this to expand my support of ESL and struggling learners. I would LOVE to expand further on this!
To be completely honest, I thought this was going to be another podcast with Sam and the same topics. I am glad I was wrong. This is a genuinely interesting conversation. Two creative people sharing their appreciation for writing, for two different reasons.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *📚 Introduction to Sam Altman and AI Insights* - Sam Altman discusses his views on the future of writing and AI's role. - The concept of knowledge compression is introduced as fundamental to AI development. - Altman expresses a desire for concise writing, criticizing lengthy business books. 00:30 *💬 The Impact of LLMs on Writing* - Altman reflects on how language models (LLMs) will change communication and writing methods. - The interaction between humans and computers is evolving towards natural language. - He highlights the potential for new writing tools that enhance idea generation. 02:00 *✍️ Writing's Role in Clarity and Thought* - Discusses writing as a tool for refining thoughts and improving communication. - The significance of initial idea generation and how LLMs can assist in this process. - Altman observes varied usage of AI tools in educational settings. 03:30 *🚀 Writing and Anxiety Management* - Altman shares insights on how anxiety affects thinking and communication. - Emphasizes the importance of clear thinking for effective communication. - He proposes that understanding what to work on is more crucial than merely boosting productivity. 06:00 *📝 The Importance of Writing for Thinking* - Altman advocates for writing as an externalization of thought. - He underscores the connection between clear thinking and effective communication. - Discusses the role of writing in organizing ideas and fostering understanding. 08:00 *🎯 Clarity and Communication* - Altman explains that clear communication stems from clear thinking. - Discusses the parallels between military strategy and effective business communication. - Highlights how clarity and speed in communication are essential for execution. 10:00 *🌟 Reflection on Writing Achievements* - Altman reflects on his writing journey and its impact on his thinking. - He admits that writing is not his primary talent but finds value in the process. - Discusses the influence of personal blogs and the desire to help startup founders through writing. 12:00 *💡 The Value of Writing as Practice* - Altman shares how he started writing to improve his skills. - Discusses the impact of writers like Paul Graham on his approach to writing. - Emphasizes that while he may not be a natural writer, practice can lead to improvement. 21:17 *🖊️ Writing as a Clarity Tool* - Writing helps in thinking clearly and getting to the essence of ideas. - Most business books are long-winded and lack concise ideas. - Influential writing, like Paul Graham's essays, inspires clear expression and thought. - 23:32 *📊 The Importance of Clear Communication in Pitches* - Effective pitching relies on clear communication and understanding of ideas. - Writing helps clarify thoughts and weak points before presentations. - Clear thinkers are often better at pitching, though some may struggle with communication. - 26:06 *📚 Exploring AI Through Writing* - Sam Altman considers writing a book to explain AI's implications and historical context. - He aims to provide practical insights on how AI will impact lives today and in the future. - The book would address misconceptions and gaps in public understanding of AI. - 28:25 *✍️ The Role of Writing in Internal Coordination* - Writing is vital for internal alignment among teams at OpenAI. - Clear documentation facilitates communication and decision-making. - Altman emphasizes the need for a document-heavy culture to avoid misunderstandings. - 30:30 *🚀 Ambition in Founding Startups* - Encouraging ambition among founders is a key takeaway from Sam's experience at Y Combinator. - Clear communication is crucial for success in startup leadership. - Altman shares insights from his experiences in running YC and OpenAI. - 32:34 *🤔 Creativity and the Future of AI* - ChatGPT and future AI tools aim to enhance creativity by expanding human capabilities. - The tools will assist in ideation, but humans must curate and refine these ideas. - Altman believes AI can help generate ideas that were previously unthinkable. - 34:12 *🔍 Fragility of Ideas and Decision-Making* - Ideas are fragile and require careful nurturing to develop into viable projects. - Writing is an essential tool for organizing and clarifying thoughts. - External feedback from others is crucial for refining ideas. - 38:37 *🛠️ AI's Impact on Writing Skills* - Understanding how AI changes the writing landscape is critical. - Valuable skills will shift towards idea generation and taste curation. - AI serves as a collaborative tool for writers, enhancing but not replacing their creativity. 42:45 *📝 Writing Process and Preferences* - Sam Altman discusses his approach to writing and the tools he uses for it. - He finds voice recording helpful for generating ideas more freely than typing. - Balancing social interactions with solitude is crucial for his creative process. - 44:10 *📒 Note-Taking Habits* - Altman shares his extensive note-taking practices, emphasizing the importance of the right materials. - He prefers spiral notebooks for their flexibility and usability. - His system includes frequent ripping out of pages to manage and organize his notes. - 46:03 *✍️ The Role of Writing in the Age of AI* - Altman reflects on the evolving role of writing in the context of AI advancements. - He believes writing remains a critical tool for clear thinking, even with AI's rise. - Concerns about AI replacing writing are dismissed; he sees no evidence that this will happen. 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Insights By "YouSum Live" 00:00:00 Exploring the future of writing with AI 00:01:39 ChatGPT enhances daily writing and communication 00:02:51 AI tools will change how we write 00:05:44 Writing helps clarify and refine ideas 00:06:01 ChatGPT aids in generating and refining ideas 00:14:29 Clear communication stems from clear thinking 00:29:23 Writing is essential for effective leadership 00:47:14 AI won't replace the human touch in writing 00:48:10 Readers connect with human authors' experiences Insights By "YouSum Live"
Hey David, I just wanted to leave some feedback on this interview. The interview feels soulless when it is so heavily edited, where you keep asking questions and he responds but then you move on to the next question without saying anything back or even reacting to what Sam is actually saying. It feels like a very one sided interview, I want to listen to what Sam has to say, but I am here to listen what you have to say in response as well and your reaction to his words. There is TOO MUCH editing, it feels like you did this video just to clip shorts out of it instead of talking to the person who is infront of you.
Thanks for your comment! The original interview had more stops and starts than usual, and we had to make some decisions on how to edit it in order to keep the flow up. That’s why this one is different from the other interviews
Introduction to Sam Altman and Episode Overview - 00:00 How ChatGPT Changes Writing and Communication - 01:46 The Role of Text and Language in AI - 03:21 Teaching Kids to Write in the Age of AI - 04:53 Clarifying Thinking Through Writing - 05:48 How People Misuse ChatGPT - 06:32 Sam Altman’s Daily Use of ChatGPT - 08:10 The Popularity of ChatGPT for Programming - 08:48 Summarizing Long Emails with ChatGPT - 09:47 The Concept of Compression in AI - 10:09 Sam Altman on Clear Communication - 11:10 The Importance of Thinking About What to Work On - 12:49 How Writing Helps Clarify Ideas - 13:42 Communication Lessons from Peter Thiel - 18:12 Paul Graham’s Influence on Sam Altman’s Writing - 21:33 The Role of Writing in Startup Pitches - 22:40 Collaborating Through Google Docs and Written Exchanges - 23:59 The Importance of Annual Planning and Writing for OpenAI - 26:08 How ChatGPT Helps with Writing and Editing - 31:01 AI’s Influence on Storytelling and Creativity - 32:31 Sam Altman’s Writing Process and Note-Taking Habits - 42:25 How AI Will Change Creative Mediums - 46:13 Will AI Kill Writing? - 47:05 Closing Remarks - 48:03
summary The Future of Writing with AI (01:26-03:01): Sam Altman believes that AI, specifically language models like ChatGPT, will transform how we write and communicate. He emphasizes that AI is not just about expanding bullet points but helping to discover new ideas, making writing more interactive and exploratory. ChatGPT's Impact on Creativity and Programming (08:30-09:28): Altman mentions how ChatGPT has become a general-purpose tool, with significant impact on programming, education, and creative tasks. For many, particularly programmers, ChatGPT has transformed workflows, providing assistance and enhancing productivity. Compression as a Key to AI Intelligence (10:06-10:38): Altman touches on the idea that compression is central to intelligence, particularly in AI. He explains how models like ChatGPT focus on compressing and organizing vast amounts of knowledge, a concept that took him time to fully understand. The Value of Writing for Thinking (14:11-14:37): Altman explains how writing serves as externalized thinking, helping to clarify ideas. He highlights that clear communication often follows from clear thinking, with writing playing a critical role in refining and organizing complex thoughts. AI's Role in Creative Expression (32:49-33:19): Altman believes that AI will help humans do things they couldn’t do before, particularly in creativity. However, he stresses that while AI can help generate ideas, humans will still need to play a crucial role as curators and decision-makers in the creative process.
I used AI to help me develop my thinking, and to locate quotes which introduce sections of my book, and also to create a bibliography and index for my book. It's not going to write for you, but it's a great writing partner for research and organisation.
When Sam said - "you show it a bunch of examples of what makes a good story and what makes a bad story" to improve the story writing ability of a model - who/what decides what is good? Or can the model pull review/opinion from the internet too?
It's kinda funny that I use Samurai AI and get all the insights from this awesome conversation. Exactly the power of AI summarization that Altman was talking about.
44:21 It sounds like most of Sam’s note-taking begins on paper, and only afterwards get transferred into some digital form. So I’d love to know: 1. *With how much, if **_any,_** does he just go directly to digital,* without having it start life on paper? 2. *Under what circumstances might that be the case?* I mean: it sounds like he pretty much always has a notebook and pen with him.
4:27 There is a riger for thinking in text for sure. 5:33 big part of the value of writing is to clarify your own thinking 12:22 I have heard people say things like that might be an Intresting Idea but I would feel embarrassed to even tell people that I was thinking about it 13:43 I think of writing as sort of a externalized thinking
I'm looking forward to having chatgpt become a 'thinking partner' to help me develop my thinking on my subject interest. Being in the UK, I'm slightly irritated that I have to wait a while longer to use Advanced Voice. Edit, happy to hear Sam's thoughts resonate with my own use of this amazing technology.
@@justarandomguy8989 yes, I've tried that with limited success. Proton VPN works, but only if I do it from my daughter's address across the city... If I try it from my home internet connection it somehow gets blocked. Maybe it's my ISP being recognised? Just a pain.
I don't think AI is going to kill writing or painting or any other kind of artistic endeavor . It might kill it as a career, as a paid type of living, but you'll still be able to do all that stuff if you're doing it because you love it.
i like the closing: i feel the same about reading, movies, or youtube. i absolutely love ai and talking to it and learning and using it to its fullest, but i have extremely limited interest in reading a book 100% written by ai, or a movie, or a table made by ai. but i can't wait to watch Denis Villeneuve's next movie. it's about human and relating with a person, their journey to mastery, their struggles, their learning process and being part of it with their great product, their less great products and their journey (and ours)
Hi David sir. My name is Vikas. I am a citizen of South Asian country India currently based in that country. I became a subscriber of your UA-cam channel just now and I am thinking to watch the podcasts on this UA-cam channel of yours. This is just to let you know abt it sir. Thank you.
He is definitely one of the creators.. obviously you do not know the true beginnings of openai or you do or you heard it I don't understand what creating means being the Creator whose idea it was may have been Elon Musk but most definitely Sam Altman and Ilya, Greg Brockman and others truly created company with Elon Musk being a creator considering he helped find the team and put the initial money into it which would not have occurred without him but no not even close to being misleading except for the word the you should have been one of the creators
It says The Man Behind chat GPT so how are you going to say it's a little misleading when you don't even have the correct wording of what you say is misleading I'm not trying to be able to believe but come on now is this really something that you care about I'm using voice to text so excuse my grammar
@@michaelspoden1694 The title was changed. It was framed as he was the creator, which obviously is misleading because a company is just a set of people who work together to build a product. Many people helped build the ChatGPT product.
Ilya Sutskever and John Schulman were the creators of Chatgpt, among many others. Sam Altman is not the creator, he wouldn't have the first idea what to do.
I feel like at the end, Sam doesn't really appreciate the nuances of crafting an AI personality, perhaps because OpenAI is so used to blunting their models for the benefit of a massive user base. I can easily see people connecting with AI personalities that emulate various styles, or that have a penchant towards a novel creative blend. You can imagine these AIs tweeting, having AR and VR avatars, and emulating human traits perfectly with enough compute and time. I'm far more optimistic and pessimistic at once.
33:50 Holy shit. The plant changed. All over the course of one interview. I don't know what witchcraft that is but I don't want anything to do with it.
How is he the creator? CEO doesn't mean creator. So many AI researchers and engineers you just missed to mention. Sam is a clever BS merchant and also very shifty. Taking over a non profit wanting to benefit humanity and turned it into ClosedAI to enrich himself.
"it would have to be like full superintelligence before this is going to replace human writing", well said. i agree, only superintelligence can be helpful for certain writings, those levels. 47:33 although writing is just a part. along with many things.
@@SuperMaDBrothers No, it's a comment that the man sounds like he has a dying toad in his oesophagus that's passing out it's last remaining fart as a collection of AI-centric vowels.
@@RanmaSyaoranSaotomeSam altmans eccentricity is what led him to be a founder in the first place, I don’t think he’s going to hire some low IQ voice coach to tell him what he already knows
38:58 ANYONE KNOW WHAT HE MEANT BY “expert level, whatever it is that PG does”? WHAT IS PG?! Sorry. Shouted to get attention. Important for me to know what he meant. Thanks.
Power does that. People in positions of great responsibility appear older than they are. But this is just perception. Bear in mind that he does look 38. If he was an assistant manager in some Microsoft office, he'd look 38 or younger to you.
Brilliant talk by 2 brilliant guys. AI won't replace writers, it will replace those that don't know how to use AI properly. The first ones to be replaced? those who just produce junk with AI. Because AI is just a tool for writing, and as someone said: "A fool with a tool is still a fool" It is the writer using the tool that makes the difference!
You know him as the CEO of OpenAI - but he's also an avid writer.
We spoke not once but twice about how Sam captures ideas, clarifies his thinking, edits his writing, decides what to work on, and uses ChatGPT.
Timestamps:
1:47 Will LLMs change how we write?
8:39 How does Sam use ChatGPT?
11:26 How Sam became less anxious
17:24 Sam once dreamed of being a novelist
18:37 Lessons from Peter Thiel
21:35 Lessons from Paul Graham
26:02 The book Sam Altman wants to write
28:37 Advice for startup founders
30:20 How Y Combinator shapes OpenAI
35:55 How Sam chose to work on AGI
37:35 Writing strategy memos at OpenAI
41:34 Why isn’t ChatGPT a better storyteller?
44:20 Sam's obsessive note-taking method
47:12 Will AI put writers out of work?
Dude thanks for taking us closer to Sam. much love!
"Writing is externalized thinking."
-Sam Altman
Writing is a tool to get clarity. There is no better way than writing a book on a topic to deeply master it, even if no one else ever reads it.
ChatGPT is a great companion for that journey, but we have streamlined the book writing workflow for nonfiction in an app that helps sharpen ideas, generate outlines and assist the author in proofreading, editing or 'enriching' what they write, assisted by OpenAI.
Sure, some people will use it to crank out junk, like those students Altman talks about. But the smart ones will use it to dig deeper, explore new ideas and get clarity on them.
He is NOT the creator of ChatGPT, he is just one of many original founders.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have been a teacher and am scheduling a multicultural childrens book series and my book release is scheduled October 28. I used chatgpt for the research and ideas for this project. I LOVE THIS!
I have figured how to use this to expand my support of ESL and struggling learners. I would LOVE to expand further on this!
To be completely honest, I thought this was going to be another podcast with Sam and the same topics.
I am glad I was wrong.
This is a genuinely interesting conversation. Two creative people sharing their appreciation for writing, for two different reasons.
Thought the same thing!
They both sound like they’ve just smoked a fat blunt after pulling an all nighter
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:00 *📚 Introduction to Sam Altman and AI Insights*
- Sam Altman discusses his views on the future of writing and AI's role.
- The concept of knowledge compression is introduced as fundamental to AI development.
- Altman expresses a desire for concise writing, criticizing lengthy business books.
00:30 *💬 The Impact of LLMs on Writing*
- Altman reflects on how language models (LLMs) will change communication and writing methods.
- The interaction between humans and computers is evolving towards natural language.
- He highlights the potential for new writing tools that enhance idea generation.
02:00 *✍️ Writing's Role in Clarity and Thought*
- Discusses writing as a tool for refining thoughts and improving communication.
- The significance of initial idea generation and how LLMs can assist in this process.
- Altman observes varied usage of AI tools in educational settings.
03:30 *🚀 Writing and Anxiety Management*
- Altman shares insights on how anxiety affects thinking and communication.
- Emphasizes the importance of clear thinking for effective communication.
- He proposes that understanding what to work on is more crucial than merely boosting productivity.
06:00 *📝 The Importance of Writing for Thinking*
- Altman advocates for writing as an externalization of thought.
- He underscores the connection between clear thinking and effective communication.
- Discusses the role of writing in organizing ideas and fostering understanding.
08:00 *🎯 Clarity and Communication*
- Altman explains that clear communication stems from clear thinking.
- Discusses the parallels between military strategy and effective business communication.
- Highlights how clarity and speed in communication are essential for execution.
10:00 *🌟 Reflection on Writing Achievements*
- Altman reflects on his writing journey and its impact on his thinking.
- He admits that writing is not his primary talent but finds value in the process.
- Discusses the influence of personal blogs and the desire to help startup founders through writing.
12:00 *💡 The Value of Writing as Practice*
- Altman shares how he started writing to improve his skills.
- Discusses the impact of writers like Paul Graham on his approach to writing.
- Emphasizes that while he may not be a natural writer, practice can lead to improvement.
21:17 *🖊️ Writing as a Clarity Tool*
- Writing helps in thinking clearly and getting to the essence of ideas.
- Most business books are long-winded and lack concise ideas.
- Influential writing, like Paul Graham's essays, inspires clear expression and thought.
-
23:32 *📊 The Importance of Clear Communication in Pitches*
- Effective pitching relies on clear communication and understanding of ideas.
- Writing helps clarify thoughts and weak points before presentations.
- Clear thinkers are often better at pitching, though some may struggle with communication.
-
26:06 *📚 Exploring AI Through Writing*
- Sam Altman considers writing a book to explain AI's implications and historical context.
- He aims to provide practical insights on how AI will impact lives today and in the future.
- The book would address misconceptions and gaps in public understanding of AI.
-
28:25 *✍️ The Role of Writing in Internal Coordination*
- Writing is vital for internal alignment among teams at OpenAI.
- Clear documentation facilitates communication and decision-making.
- Altman emphasizes the need for a document-heavy culture to avoid misunderstandings.
-
30:30 *🚀 Ambition in Founding Startups*
- Encouraging ambition among founders is a key takeaway from Sam's experience at Y Combinator.
- Clear communication is crucial for success in startup leadership.
- Altman shares insights from his experiences in running YC and OpenAI.
-
32:34 *🤔 Creativity and the Future of AI*
- ChatGPT and future AI tools aim to enhance creativity by expanding human capabilities.
- The tools will assist in ideation, but humans must curate and refine these ideas.
- Altman believes AI can help generate ideas that were previously unthinkable.
-
34:12 *🔍 Fragility of Ideas and Decision-Making*
- Ideas are fragile and require careful nurturing to develop into viable projects.
- Writing is an essential tool for organizing and clarifying thoughts.
- External feedback from others is crucial for refining ideas.
-
38:37 *🛠️ AI's Impact on Writing Skills*
- Understanding how AI changes the writing landscape is critical.
- Valuable skills will shift towards idea generation and taste curation.
- AI serves as a collaborative tool for writers, enhancing but not replacing their creativity.
42:45 *📝 Writing Process and Preferences*
- Sam Altman discusses his approach to writing and the tools he uses for it.
- He finds voice recording helpful for generating ideas more freely than typing.
- Balancing social interactions with solitude is crucial for his creative process.
-
44:10 *📒 Note-Taking Habits*
- Altman shares his extensive note-taking practices, emphasizing the importance of the right materials.
- He prefers spiral notebooks for their flexibility and usability.
- His system includes frequent ripping out of pages to manage and organize his notes.
-
46:03 *✍️ The Role of Writing in the Age of AI*
- Altman reflects on the evolving role of writing in the context of AI advancements.
- He believes writing remains a critical tool for clear thinking, even with AI's rise.
- Concerns about AI replacing writing are dismissed; he sees no evidence that this will happen.
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Insights By "YouSum Live"
00:00:00 Exploring the future of writing with AI
00:01:39 ChatGPT enhances daily writing and communication
00:02:51 AI tools will change how we write
00:05:44 Writing helps clarify and refine ideas
00:06:01 ChatGPT aids in generating and refining ideas
00:14:29 Clear communication stems from clear thinking
00:29:23 Writing is essential for effective leadership
00:47:14 AI won't replace the human touch in writing
00:48:10 Readers connect with human authors' experiences
Insights By "YouSum Live"
It's nice to see Sam in a friendly carefree conversation. Awesome episode man. Need to get you to 100k asap.
Hey David, I just wanted to leave some feedback on this interview. The interview feels soulless when it is so heavily edited, where you keep asking questions and he responds but then you move on to the next question without saying anything back or even reacting to what Sam is actually saying. It feels like a very one sided interview, I want to listen to what Sam has to say, but I am here to listen what you have to say in response as well and your reaction to his words. There is TOO MUCH editing, it feels like you did this video just to clip shorts out of it instead of talking to the person who is infront of you.
Compression?
Thanks for your comment! The original interview had more stops and starts than usual, and we had to make some decisions on how to edit it in order to keep the flow up. That’s why this one is different from the other interviews
Maybe get a new editor? Not saying it's bad but the editing just has different style I guess..@@DavidPerellChannel
Thanks for the insight and feedback on this very good question.@@DavidPerellChannel
@@DavidPerellChannelwhat happened?
Wow, great guest!
Bro I can't believe how fast this channel is blowing up
do we get to hear sam's response to your question at 0:16 in the introduction? I think you cut it out
Introduction to Sam Altman and Episode Overview - 00:00
How ChatGPT Changes Writing and Communication - 01:46
The Role of Text and Language in AI - 03:21
Teaching Kids to Write in the Age of AI - 04:53
Clarifying Thinking Through Writing - 05:48
How People Misuse ChatGPT - 06:32
Sam Altman’s Daily Use of ChatGPT - 08:10
The Popularity of ChatGPT for Programming - 08:48
Summarizing Long Emails with ChatGPT - 09:47
The Concept of Compression in AI - 10:09
Sam Altman on Clear Communication - 11:10
The Importance of Thinking About What to Work On - 12:49
How Writing Helps Clarify Ideas - 13:42
Communication Lessons from Peter Thiel - 18:12
Paul Graham’s Influence on Sam Altman’s Writing - 21:33
The Role of Writing in Startup Pitches - 22:40
Collaborating Through Google Docs and Written Exchanges - 23:59
The Importance of Annual Planning and Writing for OpenAI - 26:08
How ChatGPT Helps with Writing and Editing - 31:01
AI’s Influence on Storytelling and Creativity - 32:31
Sam Altman’s Writing Process and Note-Taking Habits - 42:25
How AI Will Change Creative Mediums - 46:13
Will AI Kill Writing? - 47:05
Closing Remarks - 48:03
Great Interview and props for teasing out the juicy content from one of our more brilliant and focused humans
Such a good interview David! Sam's answers and your questions were very informative and thought through.
Amazing views Sam! And great interview David!😃
summary The Future of Writing with AI (01:26-03:01): Sam Altman believes that AI, specifically language models like ChatGPT, will transform how we write and communicate. He emphasizes that AI is not just about expanding bullet points but helping to discover new ideas, making writing more interactive and exploratory.
ChatGPT's Impact on Creativity and Programming (08:30-09:28): Altman mentions how ChatGPT has become a general-purpose tool, with significant impact on programming, education, and creative tasks. For many, particularly programmers, ChatGPT has transformed workflows, providing assistance and enhancing productivity.
Compression as a Key to AI Intelligence (10:06-10:38): Altman touches on the idea that compression is central to intelligence, particularly in AI. He explains how models like ChatGPT focus on compressing and organizing vast amounts of knowledge, a concept that took him time to fully understand.
The Value of Writing for Thinking (14:11-14:37): Altman explains how writing serves as externalized thinking, helping to clarify ideas. He highlights that clear communication often follows from clear thinking, with writing playing a critical role in refining and organizing complex thoughts.
AI's Role in Creative Expression (32:49-33:19): Altman believes that AI will help humans do things they couldn’t do before, particularly in creativity. However, he stresses that while AI can help generate ideas, humans will still need to play a crucial role as curators and decision-makers in the creative process.
Ok merlin
I used AI to help me develop my thinking, and to locate quotes which introduce sections of my book, and also to create a bibliography and index for my book. It's not going to write for you, but it's a great writing partner for research and organisation.
We were waiting for this one after that post you made a long time ago 😅 cheers man! Already taking notes
Real. I’ve been waiting ever since he posted about the episode lol
Long time coming
Speaking is an expression of your thoughts; writing is a love letter from your heart.
* a good wrtiing is a love letter from your heart
And using AI is none of that.
This is a really good interview. Thank you for putting in bookmarks! 😊
When Sam said - "you show it a bunch of examples of what makes a good story and what makes a bad story" to improve the story writing ability of a model - who/what decides what is good? Or can the model pull review/opinion from the internet too?
It's kinda funny that I use Samurai AI and get all the insights from this awesome conversation. Exactly the power of AI summarization that Altman was talking about.
The amount of vocal fry in this interview is wild
Indeed, I was going to make the exact same comment. I think I can't listen to the whole thing.
Fr Fr
Fry Fry
All the smoking
What living in California does to your voice 😂😂😂😂
Why’d you change your shirts?
44:21 It sounds like most of Sam’s note-taking begins on paper, and only afterwards get transferred into some digital form. So I’d love to know:
1. *With how much, if **_any,_** does he just go directly to digital,* without having it start life on paper?
2. *Under what circumstances might that be the case?* I mean: it sounds like he pretty much always has a notebook and pen with him.
4:27 There is a riger for thinking in text for sure. 5:33 big part of the value of writing is to clarify your own thinking
12:22 I have heard people say things like that might be an Intresting Idea but I would feel embarrassed to even tell people that I was thinking about it
13:43 I think of writing as sort of a externalized thinking
Loving seeing the behind the scenes of building the app/company! Keep grinding!
Sam is a great person he tuned LLM into something that is extremely beneficial to millions of people.
I really admire him.
What a great conversation. I might actually hear something for the first time here.
Sam is awesome. Boss AF.
Man sam looks shaken compared to previous interviews. I wish all success to you sir
Compression is key.
Clear thinking is so vital.
Great discussion...
I honestly believe that you deserve 500k subscribers like that. 👏👏👏
The founder of ChatGPT uses analog tools 👏 ✍🏻
He's secretly reading Anitnet. :)
You mean his brain?
I'm looking forward to having chatgpt become a 'thinking partner' to help me develop my thinking on my subject interest. Being in the UK, I'm slightly irritated that I have to wait a while longer to use Advanced Voice.
Edit, happy to hear Sam's thoughts resonate with my own use of this amazing technology.
Use a VPN
@@justarandomguy8989 yes, I've tried that with limited success. Proton VPN works, but only if I do it from my daughter's address across the city... If I try it from my home internet connection it somehow gets blocked. Maybe it's my ISP being recognised? Just a pain.
There was so much to "like", I clicked the "like" button!
Excited for this!
Sam Altman is a visionary and good guide.
Todas estas entrevistas deberian tener pista de audio
Very excited for this!!!
There is a quite intense silence in this interview. It's quite cool.
Sam has always been a great writer. The old blog posts are still classic
Was there an outfit change or did the sweater just changed colors?
Great podcast, made me realize I really have to up my mid-sentence mention of housekeeper cleaning up my discarded notes game. 44:24 🤣👍
I don't think AI is going to kill writing or painting or any other kind of artistic endeavor .
It might kill it as a career, as a paid type of living, but you'll still be able to do all that stuff if you're doing it because you love it.
Every time I seen Sam Altman he looks like he is just getting sunlight for the first time in months
i like the closing: i feel the same about reading, movies, or youtube. i absolutely love ai and talking to it and learning and using it to its fullest, but i have extremely limited interest in reading a book 100% written by ai, or a movie, or a table made by ai. but i can't wait to watch Denis Villeneuve's next movie. it's about human and relating with a person, their journey to mastery, their struggles, their learning process and being part of it with their great product, their less great products and their journey (and ours)
Didn't see this one coming but the more excited I am!
Enjoy!
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Is it a secret why the interview was done in two parts?
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when you have all these slightly different ideas banging around you end up with the right core :) i like that and think its a amzing quote
I dont know why but sam altman reminds me of the "Horton Hears a Who!" movie lol
Any recommendations for the type of spiral notebook he described with quality paper?
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How did you managed to stay focused on writing only when it's so tempting to diverge to different topics?
Finally and just in time for my car entertainment
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Immediately added it to my “watch later” list so I can watch it on my treadmill run tomorrow morning.
Bro same 😂😂
Ok boomer
Bankman Fried vibes + a vacuous character with the cult of hidden thoughts.
Sam Altman is not the creator of chatgpt btw, your title is a bit misleading. He's the CEO of OpenAI.
He is definitely one of the creators.. obviously you do not know the true beginnings of openai or you do or you heard it I don't understand what creating means being the Creator whose idea it was may have been Elon Musk but most definitely Sam Altman and Ilya, Greg Brockman and others truly created company with Elon Musk being a creator considering he helped find the team and put the initial money into it which would not have occurred without him but no not even close to being misleading except for the word the you should have been one of the creators
It says The Man Behind chat GPT so how are you going to say it's a little misleading when you don't even have the correct wording of what you say is misleading I'm not trying to be able to believe but come on now is this really something that you care about I'm using voice to text so excuse my grammar
@@michaelspoden1694 The title was changed. It was framed as he was the creator, which obviously is misleading because a company is just a set of people who work together to build a product. Many people helped build the ChatGPT product.
Damn, there is tension in the room.
It sounded like the same interview replayed from the 30-minute mark
I know Sam's married but I could help but feel there was an attraction there... Maybe it was just me.
This will probably be my favourite video ever! Bravo! And fantastic intro (as usual :-)
Ilya Sutskever and John Schulman were the creators of Chatgpt, among many others. Sam Altman is not the creator, he wouldn't have the first idea what to do.
I feel like at the end, Sam doesn't really appreciate the nuances of crafting an AI personality, perhaps because OpenAI is so used to blunting their models for the benefit of a massive user base. I can easily see people connecting with AI personalities that emulate various styles, or that have a penchant towards a novel creative blend. You can imagine these AIs tweeting, having AR and VR avatars, and emulating human traits perfectly with enough compute and time. I'm far more optimistic and pessimistic at once.
Caption had open a eye not OpenAI lol
33:50 Holy shit. The plant changed. All over the course of one interview. I don't know what witchcraft that is but I don't want anything to do with it.
44:24 pen and notepad best options.
Wrong title - He is not the creator of chatGPT
I don't see that as the label at all and he is one of the creators for sure either way
Why do they keep looking at the ceiling?😅
My throat hurts from listening
His sweater was green and now gradient colors.
Lets gooooooo hype for this!
The Future Is Bright ✨
24:48 - GOLD 💰
29:08 - SILVER
38:41 - BOTTOM LINE
Congratulations 🎉 good massage
Someone should tell Sam about sticky notes!
He did not create it, its was Ilya Sutskever
Interesting to watch this after the departure of Mira Murati and others at OpenAI.
How is he the creator? CEO doesn't mean creator. So many AI researchers and engineers you just missed to mention. Sam is a clever BS merchant and also very shifty. Taking over a non profit wanting to benefit humanity and turned it into ClosedAI to enrich himself.
exactly, ChatGPT was created far before Sam Altman joined OpenAI
This feels like intellectual flirting
64k subscribers and you got 2 interviews with sam? dang
36:55 👍🏻👍🏻
"it would have to be like full superintelligence before this is going to replace human writing", well said. i agree, only superintelligence can be helpful for certain writings, those levels. 47:33
although writing is just a part. along with many things.
47:31
Genius 🫡
Interesting.
Sam desperately needs a voice coach to tell him how to breathe
This comment is evidence that everyone wants you to become average.
@@SuperMaDBrothers No, it's a comment that the man sounds like he has a dying toad in his oesophagus that's passing out it's last remaining fart as a collection of AI-centric vowels.
@@RanmaSyaoranSaotomeSam altmans eccentricity is what led him to be a founder in the first place, I don’t think he’s going to hire some low IQ voice coach to tell him what he already knows
Doesnt bother me@@RanmaSyaoranSaotome
Kardashian level vocal fry 😭
❤️
38:58
ANYONE KNOW WHAT HE MEANT BY
“expert level, whatever it is that PG does”?
WHAT IS PG?!
Sorry.
Shouted to get attention.
Important for me to know what he meant.
Thanks.
PG is Paul Graham
@@MichelBinkhorst
Thanks.
What did Sam mean by,
“whatever it is that PG does?”
In context.
44:20 - The Notebook obsession is very relatable. I somehow like this guy more now!
If you don't have time to write, do a podcast to clarify your thinking...
Sam looks much older than 38yrs old.
Power does that. People in positions of great responsibility appear older than they are. But this is just perception. Bear in mind that he does look 38. If he was an assistant manager in some Microsoft office, he'd look 38 or younger to you.
Does he?
Please for the love of god someone write an AI that removes all vocal fry! AHHHHHHHH
“Mostly like, ummmmm, and we’re working on it,” Altman regarding AI + protecting content, artists.
Do you have something intelligent to say or clever at least?
Brilliant talk by 2 brilliant guys.
AI won't replace writers, it will replace those that don't know how to use AI properly.
The first ones to be replaced? those who just produce junk with AI. Because AI is just a tool for writing, and as someone said: "A fool with a tool is still a fool"
It is the writer using the tool that makes the difference!
Genius 100%
Personality 0%
Man it's always the vocal fry
Bro Himself sounds like AI
Genius 🫡
Did Sam Altman just changed his top halfway through the interview? Hahahaha