Malcolm Gladwell Says The U.S. is Missing The AI Boom

Comment your take on his AI perspective down below👇 I sat down with the legendary Malcolm Gladwell, award-winning author, podcaster, and all-around genius, to dive deep into some of the most fascinating topics of our time. From becoming a late-in-life father of two girls to celebrating 10 years of his hit podcast Revisionist History, we cover it all. Malcolm’s got a unique perspective on everything. He talks about how storytelling and building an audience are just as much a business as a creative pursuit, revealing that he’s got a strong entrepreneurial side he’s not afraid to admit. We also dig into his personal obsession with housing, he argues that zoning rules, especially restrictive ones, function like segregation, calling it “Jim Crow with another face on it.” His support for YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) reforms and new urbanism is something I think we all need to listen to. And when it comes to AI, Malcolm’s view is refreshingly different. He believes the real power of AI will be in the developing world, lifting people out of poverty by delivering expertise in fields like healthcare, education, and agriculture. But he thinks the conversation in the West is missing the bigger picture. Malcolm also shares his thoughts on American social mobility, gives some quick-fire relationship advice, and yes, he ranks Steph Curry in his top five basketball players of all time (and you’ll be surprised who he thinks rounds out the list…and who doesn’t). Trust me, you don't want to miss this one. ___ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Shop Dose: https://dosedaily.co/CARLOS (code CARLOS for 35% off) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheCarlosPodcast Shop: https://thecarlospodcast.com/collections/the-carlos-podcast-merch IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecarlospodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thecarlospodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarlospodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecarlospodcast X: https://x.com/carlospodcast 00:00 AI Beyond The West: Malcolm Gladwell's Take on AI's Global Impact 00:55 Meet Malcolm Gladwell: A Deep Dive into the Mind of the Author & Podcaster 01:54 Fatherhood and Family Life: Malcolm Gladwell's Experience as a Late-in-Life Father 02:44 Revisionist History Milestones: Celebrating 10 Years and the Alabama Murders Series 05:30 Secretly a Business Guy: Malcolm Gladwell on Business and Storytelling 06:08 YIMBY Housing Crusade: Gladwell’s Fight for Housing Reforms and New Urbanism 09:44 Zoning as Segregation: How Malcolm Gladwell Sees Restrictive Zoning as Modern Jim Crow 11:37 Sponsor Break: Dose, The Health Supplement for Better Living 12:31 AI for Developing World: Malcolm Gladwell on AI's Role in Healthcare and Education 15:21 Dose Interlude: Health Benefits and How It’s Changing Lives 17:22 Tipping Point and Mobility: Malcolm Gladwell Reflects on American Social Mobility 18:28 Rapid Fire and Wrap Up: Quick-Fire Questions and Final Thoughts with Malcolm Gladwell