Play It Forward
Big Questions with Cal Fussman
Play It Forward | 2026
- Published
- January 6, 2026
- Duration
- 15:13
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jul 12, 2026
Discusses artificial-intelligence, careers.
Summary
In the age of artificial intelligence, it isn't a machine that stops Cal in his tracks—it's a deeply human idea. What if playing a video game could help fight cancer? Thanks to Travis Jennings and a small group of friends, a chain reaction begins—turning gamers with little money of their own into philanthropists. A breakout company called Besitos matches …
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Show notes
In the age of artificial intelligence, it isn't a machine that stops Cal in his tracks—it's a deeply human idea. What if playing a video game could help fight cancer? Thanks to Travis Jennings and a small group of friends, a chain reaction begins—turning gamers with little money of their own into philanthropists. A breakout company called Besitos matches their winnings with donations to the American Cancer Society and bridges the cause to the $60 billion video game industry.
Themes
- artificial-intelligence
- careers