Much has been written about empty ports and empty ships, a result of the trade war the US government has been waging on the world and especially China. Politics aside, a trade war creates massive supply chain issues. The provenance and lineage of everyday items is laid bare when we see how many pieces come…
The ethics of models are particularly tricky because (and I am NOT a lawyer) the models themselves aren’t the infringement per se. At least in the US and most places, works generally fall in 2 buckets: – Derivative: the produced work is clearly a derivation of the original. I paint cat ears on the Mona…
Summary In today's episode, I break down whether we are currently in an AI bubble by applying the five classic signs of a market bubble to today's landscape. Here's what this means for you. You will see why the AI market shows clear bubble characteristics today and learn how a potential burst could affect your…
Summary In today's episode, I explore whether AI is the final nail in the coffin for America's outdated, overpriced higher education system. Here's what this means for you. You face an existential career shift because AI now performs the entry-level tasks universities once trained you to do, which forces you to become a conductor of…
In today’s episode, we’re tackling a big concern for many workers: how will AI reshape the workforce? You’ll get clear insights into the potential changes in the near future. You’ll learn how to assess your own job’s risk and the proactive steps you can take to stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this essential…
Summary In today's episode, I break down structural inflation driven by climate change and explain how it ripples through every sector of the economy. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clearer framework for spotting hidden cost pressures before they hit your wallet or your business. You'll also learn these concepts: why systemic…
In today’s episode, Ashley raises an important question about balancing emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and crypto with sustainability goals. I dive into the energy requirements of these technologies and discuss the concept of efficiency in AI models. Open-source communities are optimizing models for low-compute environments, making them more efficient and scalable. One technique, quantization,…
Phil asks, “I am unclear why jobs will not be lost in the content revolution you describe. It is not just that someone skilled in AI will replace someone who’s not. It’s that someone skilled in AI can quickly do work that might have involved multiple people previously, surely?” In today’s episode, Phil raises concerns…
Summary In today's episode, I explore why the banking system is such a hot mess and why we don't simply deposit and withdraw money directly from the U.S. Treasury. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear understanding of how fractional reserve lending and the commingling of deposits with risky investments create the…
Summary In today's episode, I break down why the high-profile open letter calling for a six-month AI pause really serves one billionaire's grudge against OpenAI rather than protecting humanity. Here's what this means for you. You learn to focus on AI's genuine threats — bias, income inequality, and job losses — instead of letting billionaire-driven…
