Jama Adams - People in Common
Phil YbarrolazaFebruary 16, 202501:39:48

Jama Adams - People in Common

A wide-ranging conversation about rebuilding community connections and finding courage in challenging times. The discussion explores how to bridge divides, the impact of AI on society, and the importance of maintaining human connections in an increasingly digital world.

Key Topics & Timestamps
4:00 - Introduction to People in Common podcast concept
11:30 - Discussion of Marshall Ganz and community organizing
15:45 - Homeboy Industries and Father Greg Boyle's work
32:00 - AI's impact on society and protein folding research
45:15 - The Giving Pledge and philanthropy discussion
1:15:00 - Immigration policy and human dignity
1:30:00 - Community building and bridging divides

Featured Organizations & Programs

⁠Homeboy Industries⁠ - World's largest gang rehabilitation program ⁠
The Giving Pledge⁠ - Philanthropic initiative by wealthy individuals ⁠
Stanford Internet Observatory⁠ - Research on internet security and social media ⁠
Harvard Kennedy School⁠ - Where Marshall Ganz teaches ⁠
Responsible Innovation Labs⁠ - Working on ethical AI development

Key People Referenced

Father Greg Boyle - Founder of Homeboy Industries
Marshall Ganz - Community organizer and Harvard professor
MacKenzie Scott - Philanthropist
Bishop Mariann Budde - Episcopal Bishop of Washington
Warren Buffett - Co-founder of the Giving Pledge
Bill & Melinda Gates - Co-founders of the Giving Pledge
Pierre & Pam Omidyar - Mentioned for philanthropy work
John & Ann Doerr - Referenced for impact investing

Additional Resources

The Audacious Project (https://audaciousproject.org) - TED's collaborative funding initiative
X Prize Foundation (https://www.xprize.org) - Organization offering large-scale competitions and prizes
National Geographic's history programming (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/history) - Documentary and educational content
Project 2025 (https://www.project2025.org)

Production Notes
Hosted by Phil
Available on major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts