General Magic & The Soul of Tech

Michael Stern

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Our documentary told the story of General Magic—the most influential tech company you’ve never heard of. Now, we’re exploring the lessons it left behind and what they reveal about the future of technology, culture, and human ambition. spellboundproductions.substack.com

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Recent episodes

  • Ep. 13 | Can Constraints Make AI Better? | David EpsteinNov 5, 2026 · 53 min
  • Ep. 12 | “Schrambo” Ships: AI, Climate Tech, and Advice for Founders | Steve SchrammOct 28, 2026 · 51 min
  • Ep. 11 | Regurgitation or Intelligence? Can AI Generate Novel Thoughts? | John GiannandreaOct 16, 2026 · 48 min
  • Ep. 10 | The Internet’s Last True Believer Defends Section 230 | Eric GoldmanOct 7, 2026 · 44 min
  • Ep. 9 | Unintended Consequences: Taking Responsibility for What We Build | Tony FadellSep 30, 2026 · 50 min
  • Ep. 8 | From General Magic Idealism to the White House | Megan SmithSep 18, 2026 · 52 min
  • Ep. 7 | The Agent Safety Architecture We Abandoned | Rich MillerAug 25, 2026 · 48 min
  • Ep. 6 | Superintelligence, Fusion, and Faith | Marc PoratAug 11, 2026 · 50 min
  • Ep. 5 | Vision as a Double-Edged Sword | Kris RodriguezAug 4, 2026 · 45 min
  • Ep. 4 | One of Tech’s OGs on Why AI Feels Like Magic | Andy HertzfeldJul 28, 2026 · 47 min

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