Is Nvidia the most important company in the world? With Stephen Witt

Intelligence Squared

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🗓️ 11 June 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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In June 2024, Nvidia became the most valuable corporation on Earth. In Stephen Witt’s new book ‘The Thinking Machine’ he chronicles the astonishing story of how a designer of videogame equipment conquered the market for AI hardware, and in the process reinvented the computer. He spoke about it with author and Research Director at Demos Carl Miller. ---- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:00.0	Welcome to Intelligence Squared where Great Minds meet.
1:04.0	I'm head of programming Connor Boyle.
1:06.0	Today's episode features host Carl Miller, speaking to author Stephen Wittitt about the themes of his new book, The Thinking Machine.
1:14.2	Let's join Carl now with more.
1:17.2	Hello and very warm welcome everyone to this Intelligence Squared podcast with me, Carmiller.
1:22.7	I am delighted to welcome today our guest, Stephen Witt.
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