Creative Destruction: Why Progress Feels So Terrifying

What happens when the future destroys the past? The automobile replaced the horse economy. Streaming wiped out video rental stores. The internet transformed newspapers. And now artificial intelligence may be reshaping the world all over again. In this episode of Rosenberg, we explore the idea of Creative Destruction—the strange process by which old industries disappear, new ones emerge, and societies struggle to adapt to change. But this isn't really a story about economics. It's a story about fear. About uncertainty. And about what it feels like to live through a moment when the future arrives before anyone is ready for it. Maybe the fear isn't irrational. Maybe it's human. 🎙️ Rosenberg is an audio-first podcast exploring history, technology, culture, psychology, and the strange stories that help us understand ourselves. ▶ Watch the video version and Shorts on the Rosenberg YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@HerrRosenberg 🛍️ Gear, books, and things I actually use: Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/teeberghq Thanks for listening. -Rosenberg #CreativeDestruction #AI #Technology #History #Psychology #Economics #Podcast #Rosenberg