Philip Deng

Pillar 3 Podcast

Business EN ↓ 7 episodes

AI is reshaping the economy faster than anyone predicted. While experts debate what might happen, communities need to know what they can do right now. I'm Philip Deng, and I've spent the last year writing a book about AI safety through economic transformation. The conclusion? The biggest threat isn't sci-fi superintelligence—it's pattern recognition systems deployed by profit-maximizing companies that will replace human work at exponential speed. But here's what everyone's missing: The nonprofit sector has already evolved the organizational technology communities need to thrive in an AI-transf...

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Philip Deng

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Consent vs. Convenience: The GoFundMe Controversy w/ Aaron Miller 31.10.2025 1:16:26

Keywords business ethics, GoFundMe, nonprofit, crowdfunding, ethical decision-making, technology, philanthropy, AI, transparency, leadership Summary In this conversation, Philip Deng and Polly Cannella engage with Aaron Miller, a business ethicist, to discuss the recent GoFundMe controversy and its implications for nonprofit organizations. They explore the ethical dimensions of GoFundMe's business...

Tristan Harris, Jon Stewart & the AI Incentive Problem (w/ Polly Cannella) 24.10.2025 1:15:48

Keywords humane technology, AI ethics, user experience, job displacement, AI regulation, technology and society, creative economy, nonprofit innovation, AI and religion, future of work Summary In this conversation, Philip Deng and guest host Polly Cannella explore the implications of humane technology, the divergence between user experience and human experience, and the rapid development of AI. Th...

Vu Le Compiled a Decade of Rants Into One Essential Nonprofit Playbook 19.09.2025 52:30

Summary In this episode of the Pillar 3 podcast, host Philip Deng speaks with Vu Le, a prominent voice in the nonprofit sector, about the challenges and joys of nonprofit work. They discuss the importance of humor and community in navigating the complexities of nonprofit funding, the undervaluation of nonprofits, and the need for imaginative leadership. Vu shares insights from his blog, NonprofitA...

The Nonprofit FRAUD Playbook 06.09.2025 1:00:19

Philip Deng breaks down the five-stage institutional takedown playbook being deployed against nonprofits—and why Silicon Valley's "fraud" obsession reveals a deeper threat to mission-driven organizations. What You'll Learn: The systematic method used to destroy public trust in institutions How Y Combinator's President exemplifies Silicon Valley's blind spots about homelessness Why "trust-based phi...

The X Factor: A San Diego Baker's Answer to AI Anxiety 26.08.2025 32:02

Summary In this episode of the Pillar 3 podcast, Philip Deng explores the implications of AI on human purpose and well-being. He addresses a reader's concerns about the future of work and the role of money in a post-AI economy. Through various examples, he discusses the divergence between profit motives and human well-being, particularly in sectors like food, housing, and healthcare. Philip advoca...

$430 Billion in Cuts: How America is Privatizing Human Purpose 26.08.2025 32:22

Summary In this episode of the Pillar 3 podcast, host Philip Deng discusses the significant impact of federal budget cuts on the nonprofit sector, highlighting the loss of funding for critical programs and services. He explores the consequences of these cuts, including the elimination of AmeriCorps positions, mental health services, and environmental justice initiatives. Deng emphasizes the shift...

So... What's the plan? 26.08.2025 38:20

Summary In this episode, Philip Deng discusses the urgent implications of artificial intelligence on the job market and the economy. He reflects on his journey of writing a book and the insights gained about AI's rapid advancement and its potential to displace jobs. Deng critiques existing solutions proposed by political figures and emphasizes the need for a new approach, which he terms the 'purpo...