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Lex Fridman Podcast

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond. Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

Transcribed podcasts: 441
Time transcribed: 44d 9h 33m 5s

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Title:

The Future of Python and the Role of Leadership in Programming

Summary:

In a conversation with Guido van Rossum, the creator of Python, we delve into the evolution of Python, the impact of leadership on the programming community, the promise of Python 4.0, and the significance of concurrent programming. Guido shares insights from his experience with Python's growth, the challenges of transitioning between major versions, and the cultural shifts in tech companies he has worked with, including Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox. He highlights the importance of community, the adoption of type hints, and the future of Python in the realm of machine learning and artificial intelligence

Tags:

['Python', 'programming', 'Guido van Rossum', 'software engineering', 'machine learning', 'open source', 'technology leadership', 'concurrency', 'type hints']