'Amazon Unbound' Author Brad Stone on Bezos's Moonshots

The transcript discusses recent developments involving Blue Origin and Amazon. Blue Origin plans to take humans to space in July, despite past delays. Amazon's acquisition of MGM for $8.5 billion aims to bolster its content offerings against competitors like Disney and Apple. The transcript also highlights Amazon's various innovations and Jeff Bezos' central role in driving these initiatives, including the development of Alexa and the acquisition of Whole Foods.

What significant event is Blue Origin planning for July?

• Taking the first human to space

• Launching a new satellite

• Collaborating with NASA on a Mars mission

• Opening a new space station

Why did Amazon acquire MGM studios?

• To develop new technology

• To enter the music industry

• To compete with Disney and Apple

• To expand its e-commerce platform

Which franchises did Amazon acquire with MGM?

• James Bond and Rocky

• Harry Potter and Twilight

• Fast & Furious and Jurassic Park

• Star Wars and Marvel

What was the original idea behind Amazon Alexa?

• A personal finance manager

• A virtual reality assistant

• A $20 computer with cloud-based voice control

• A smart home security system

What role did Jeff Bezos play in Amazon's innovations?

• He initiated many projects with his ideas

• He was not involved at all

• He focused solely on e-commerce

• He only provided financial support