cover of episode Is Waymo Winning the Self-Driving Race? Nike’s 'Winning Isn't for Everyone' Campaign, and What if My Talents and Skills Don’t Align With a High-Paying Job?

Is Waymo Winning the Self-Driving Race? Nike’s 'Winning Isn't for Everyone' Campaign, and What if My Talents and Skills Don’t Align With a High-Paying Job?

2024/9/4
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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
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Ruth: Waymo在旧金山的普及率很高，技术已经成熟，应该得到更多关注，并有潜力与其他公司合作进入汽车市场。 Scott: Waymo正在积极扩张业务，并获得大量投资，但仍处于亏损状态。其他自动驾驶公司也面临技术和经济上的挑战。Waymo的低关注度可能与公司宣传策略以及Elon Musk等竞争对手的营销策略有关。自动驾驶技术发展缓慢，盈利模式仍不明朗。 Scott: Waymo的自动驾驶业务虽然营收增长，但仍处于亏损状态。其他自动驾驶公司，如Cruise和Tesla，在自动驾驶领域面临挑战，例如技术问题和经济亏损。

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A listener asks why Waymo isn't getting more attention in the self-driving car space, given its achievements. Scott discusses Waymo's progress, financial performance, and compares it with competitors like Tesla and Cruise. He also touches upon the hype surrounding self-driving technology and its potential impact.
  • Waymo is making strides in the self-driving car industry with significant investments and expansion.
  • Tesla's self-driving promises have been overly optimistic, creating unrealistic expectations.
  • The hype around self-driving technology may not match its economic realities.

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Scott discusses Waymo's position in the autonomous vehicle race and what he believes the future of the industry looks like. He then discusses Nike’s Olympics campaign, 'Winning Isn't for Everyone' and why he likes it. He wraps up with advice to a listener who says their skills and talents don’t align with a high-paying career. 

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