EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 52 MIN
Ep73 Ontology, Popularized by Palantir
from NET Society · host NET Society
With most of the crew out for the holiday, Pri and Chris hold down the fort for a loose but sharp conversation that moves from Gen Z Catholic revival to the state of crypto, digital art, and the social internet. They start with the strange resurgence of churchgoing among younger people, framing it as a reaction to loneliness, hyper-online life, and the search for meaning. From there, they turn to the muted vibes around EthCC and the broader sense that crypto conferences, NFT culture, and online art discourse have all lost some of their energy. The conversation digs into whether digital art is being absorbed into more traditional collecting structures, why the timeline feels broken, and how AI and agent culture are crowding out everything else. Later, they unpack OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN as a play for distribution and influence, before pivoting into a discussion on Palantir, neurodivergence, labor, and the dangerous edges of techno-evolutionary thinking. The episode closes with reflections on political pendulum swings, Massachusetts’ economic drift, and a surprisingly long detour through sitcom canon, cultural durability, and what still holds up.Mentioned in the episodeGen Z’s Catholic Church https://x.com/Evie_Magazine/status/2039774646703161413?s=20Marc Zeller on ETHCC https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2039975610282324389TBPN has been acquired by OpenAI https://x.com/jordihays/status/2039756490387624327?s=20Palantir Ontology https://x.com/PalantirTech/status/2039020569115439598ADIN: Homo Divergens: What If the Weirdos Are the Next Species? https://x.com/ADINresearch/status/2038752657125556240Creators of South Park AI Company https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/matt-stone-trey-parker-deep-voodoo-ai-south-park-trump-1236552586/Show & HostsNet Society: https://x.com/net__societyAaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0xDerek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedwsPriyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesaiProduction & MarketingEditor: https://x.com/0xFnklSocial: https://x.com/v_kirra(00:00) - Holiday Open, Gen Z Catholicism & Meaning in the Digital Age (04:45) - EthCC, Bear Market Vibes & Crypto Conference Drift (09:48) - Digital Art, NFT Fatigue & The Broken Timeline (16:38) - OpenAI, TBPN & Buying Distribution (24:12) - Palantir, Neurodivergence & Evolutionary Risk (37:29) - Massachusetts, Political Pendulums & Institutional Decay (44:04) - Sitcom Canon, Cultural Longevity & Closing Thoughts (51:57) - Welcome & Disclaimer
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With most of the crew out for the holiday, Pri and Chris hold down the fort for a loose but sharp conversation that moves from Gen Z Catholic revival to the state of crypto, digital art, and the social internet. They start with the strange resurgence of churchgoing among younger people, framing it as a reaction to loneliness, hyper-online life, and the search for meaning. From there, they turn to the muted vibes around EthCC and the broader sense that crypto conferences, NFT culture, and online art discourse have all lost some of their energy. The conversation digs into whether digital art is being absorbed into more traditional collecting structures, why the timeline feels broken, and how AI and agent culture are crowding out everything else. Later, they unpack OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN as a play for distribution and influence, before pivoting into a discussion on Palantir, neurodivergence, labor, and the dangerous edges of techno-evolutionary thinking. The episode closes with reflections on political pendulum swings, Massachusetts’ economic drift, and a surprisingly long detour through sitcom canon, cultural durability, and what still holds up.Mentioned in the episodeGen Z’s Catholic Church https://x.com/Evie_Magazine/status/2039774646703161413?s=20Marc Zeller on ETHCC https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2039975610282324389TBPN has been acquired by OpenAI https://x.com/jordihays/status/2039756490387624327?s=20Palantir Ontology https://x.com/PalantirTech/status/2039020569115439598ADIN: Homo Divergens: What If the Weirdos Are the Next Species? https://x.com/ADINresearch/status/2038752657125556240Creators of South Park AI Company https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/matt-stone-trey-parker-deep-voodoo-ai-south-park-trump-1236552586/Show & HostsNet Society: https://x.com/net__societyAaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0xDerek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedwsPriyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesaiProduction & MarketingEditor: https://x.com/0xFnklSocial: https://x.com/v_kirra(00:00) - Holiday Open, Gen Z Catholicism & Meaning in the Digital Age (04:45) - EthCC, Bear Market Vibes & Crypto Conference Drift (09:48) - Digital Art, NFT Fatigue & The Broken Timeline (16:38) - OpenAI, TBPN & Buying Distribution (24:12) - Palantir, Neurodivergence & Evolutionary Risk (37:29) - Massachusetts, Political Pendulums & Institutional Decay (44:04) - Sitcom Canon, Cultural Longevity & Closing Thoughts (51:57) - Welcome & Disclaimer
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