This NPR Book of the Day episode features interviews with Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder) and Bill Gates about their new books. Hoffman discusses his book, *Superagency*, focusing on AI's potential to navigate the internet's vast information and its role in shaping the "cognitive industrial revolution." Gates' memoir, *Source Code*, details his journey from adolescence to founding Microsoft, highlighting the unexpected tragedy that influenced his path and his early foresight regarding personal computing. The episode contrasts Hoffman's political stances with those of other tech leaders and explores the implications of AI's rapid development. Listeners gain insights into the perspectives of influential figures in technology and the evolving relationship between technology, politics, and society.
