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"Super Pumped": A Cautionary Tale of Growth and Profits in Silicon Valley
TLDR In the podcast, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Brian Koppelman discuss their excitement about the show "Super Pumped" and how it tells an important story about America's obsession with growth and profits in Silicon Valley. They aim to create a cautionary tale that explores the moral questions and negative impact of actions in the tech industry.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The hosts introduce themselves and discuss their excitement about the upcoming show "Super Pumped" based on the events leading up to Uber's IPO, with Brian Koppelman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as guests.
05:02
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Brian Koppelman discuss how they met and decided to work together on the show "Super Pumped" after Warren Zavala, Joe's agent, sent him the script and Joe immediately liked it.
10:04
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Brian Koppelman discuss why they chose certain actors for the show "Super Pumped" and how the project is an important story to tell about America's obsession with growth and profits in Silicon Valley.
16:02
The hosts discuss the moral questions and life questions faced by Bill Gurley, a venture capitalist, and how his story is fascinating because he put it all on the line.
21:25
The show aims to be a cautionary tale rather than a glorification of bad behavior, hoping that the audience will come away with empathy for the protagonist's shortcomings and the negative impact of his actions.
26:45
The podcast discusses the difference between the role of an artist, which is to make people feel and ask questions without providing answers, and the role of an investor or entrepreneur, which is to create value and solve problems for customers.
31:41
The podcast discusses how the creators of the TV show "Billions" took bold risks and used non-mainstream filmmaking techniques to disrupt storytelling conventions and play with the audience's perception.
36:54
The creators of the TV show "Billions" were committed to making the show at a high level, with Mike, the real-life inspiration for one of the characters, being involved in the writers room and providing notes and sources for the story.
41:38
Acting in a green screen setting requires a high level of imagination and focus, despite the logistical challenges of a movie set, and the actor's personal life is often put on hold due to long shooting hours.
46:53
Sometimes, despite your best efforts and personal satisfaction with your work, a movie or show may not be well-received by audiences, but what truly matters is the bond and commitment between collaborators and the fulfillment of creating something true to oneself.
51:28
The importance of going deep within oneself to find a unique voice as an artist, regardless of external opinions or popularity, and the power of actors like Joseph Gordon-Levitt to reflect parts of ourselves that we may not have the courage to experience or have lost.
56:38
The importance of addressing the underlying systemic issues, such as the unsustainable nature of exponential economic growth, in order to solve the various problems facing the world today.
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Technology
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